AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to James Belshaw
Players most similar to James Belshaw (Goalkeeper, €50K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
This player is a Commanding Keeper. Dominant presence who controls the penalty area. The three most similar players to James Belshaw by playing style are:
- Lennart Moser(98% match) — This player is a Commanding Keeper. Dominant presence who controls the penalty area.
- Bernt Klaverboer(97% match) — This player is a Commanding Keeper. Dominant presence who controls the penalty area.
- Sam Johnstone(97% match) — This player is a Commanding Keeper. Dominant presence who controls the penalty area.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
L
Lennart Moser
Fagiano Okayama · Superliga
Germany26y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
98% match
€300K
#2
B
Bernt Klaverboer
SC Heerenveen · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
97% match
N/A
#3
S
Sam Johnstone
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
England33yContract 2028
Tkl/900.17
Commanding Keeper
97% match
€5.0M
#4
K
Kayne van Oevelen
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
97% match
N/A
#5
M
Mads Hermansen
West Ham United · Premier League
Denmark25yContract 2030
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
96% match
€15.0M
#6
C
Charles
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Brazil32yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
96% match
N/A
#7
D
Daniel Bielica
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Poland26y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
96% match
N/A
#8
T
Trevor Doornbusch
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Curaçao26yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
96% match
N/A
#9
I
Igor Vekic
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Slovenia27y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
96% match
N/A
#10
D
Dominik Reimann
Magdeburg · Bundesliga
Germany28y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
96% match
N/A
#11
Y
Youri Schoonderwaldt
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands26yContract 2026
Tkl/900.15
Commanding Keeper
96% match
N/A
#12
K
Kamil Grabara
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga
Poland27yContract 2028
Tkl/900.04
Commanding Keeper
96% match
€12.0M
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Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to James Belshaw.
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Who are the best alternatives to James Belshaw?▼
The top alternatives to James Belshaw based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Lennart Moser, Bernt Klaverboer, Sam Johnstone, Kayne van Oevelen, Mads Hermansen. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.
Which players are similar to James Belshaw in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to James Belshaw in 2026 include Lennart Moser (€300K), Bernt Klaverboer (N/A), Sam Johnstone (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does James Belshaw play and who plays similarly?▼
James Belshaw plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Lennart Moser (Germany, €300K); Bernt Klaverboer (Netherlands, N/A); Sam Johnstone (England, €5.0M); Kayne van Oevelen (Netherlands, N/A).
How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼
Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.