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Best Alternatives to Jarrad Branthwaite

Players most similar to Jarrad Branthwaite (Defender, €45.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Jarrad Branthwaite

  1. 1.Finn Stam85% DNA match·Willem II
  2. 2.Marash Kumbulla85% DNA match·Mallorca€5.0M
  3. 3.Furkan Bayır84% DNA match·Göztepe

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

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Jarrad Branthwaite is a Physical Stopper....

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical StopperAerial

Jarrad Branthwaite is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (6.7 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (6.7/90). The three most similar players to Jarrad Branthwaite by playing style are:

  • Finn Stam(85% match)Finn Stam is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.9 clearances/90) and wins the physical battle (58% duel success).
  • Marash Kumbulla(85% match)A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.6 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (6.3/90).
  • Furkan Bayır(84% match)A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.5 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), dominant in the air (3.1 aerials won/90, 63%), uses long balls frequently (7.0/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 634 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Marash Kumbulla delivers 85% of the same playing style, at 89% lower cost (€5.0M vs €45.0M), with 0.70 tackles won per 90 at age 26.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Jarrad Branthwaite
DefenderEngland€45.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Finn Stam
Willem II · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/902.60
KP/900.74
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
N/A
#2
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Marash Kumbulla
Mallorca · La Liga
Albania26yContract 2026
Tkl/900.70
KP/900.23
Physical StopperAerial
vs Branthwaite: €40M cheaper · 3y older
85% match
€5.0M
#3
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Furkan Bayır
Göztepe · Super Lig
Turkey26yContract 2027
Tkl/901.32
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
vs Branthwaite: 3y older
84% match
N/A
#4
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Jeffry Fortes
FC Den Bosch · Eredivisie
Cape Verde37y
Tkl/902.95
KP/900.87
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
N/A
#5
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Dimitrios Goutas
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
Greece32yContract 2027
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.06
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
N/A
#6
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Ethan Pinnock
Brentford · Premier League
Jamaica32yContract 2027
Tkl/901.40
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
84% match
€4.0M
#7
F
Frederik Jäkel
Eintracht Braunschweig · Bundesliga
Germany25y
Tkl/901.47
KP/900.31
Physical StopperAerial
83% match
N/A
#8
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Sergey Politevich
Torpedo BelAZ · Super Lig
Belarus36y
Tkl/901.00
KP/900.08
Physical StopperAerial
83% match
N/A
#9
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Guus Offerhaus
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands25yContract 2026
Tkl/901.22
KP/901.03
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
N/A
#10
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Hasan Kuruçay
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Denmark28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.88
KP/900.09
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
N/A
#11
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Marco Moreno
SD Eibar · Liga Portugal
Spain25yContract 2027
Tkl/900.65
KP/900.08
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
N/A
#12
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Owen Renfrum
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands19y
Tkl/901.95
KP/900.32
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Jarrad Branthwaite?
The top alternatives to Jarrad Branthwaite based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Finn Stam, Marash Kumbulla, Furkan Bayır, Jeffry Fortes, Dimitrios Goutas. 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 Jarrad Branthwaite in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Jarrad Branthwaite in 2026 include Finn Stam (N/A), Marash Kumbulla (€5.0M), Furkan Bayır (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jarrad Branthwaite play and who plays similarly?
Jarrad Branthwaite plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Finn Stam (Netherlands, N/A); Marash Kumbulla (Albania, €5.0M); Furkan Bayır (Turkey, N/A); Jeffry Fortes (Cape Verde, 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.