AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Julio Díaz
Players most similar to Julio Díaz (Defender, €1.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Travis Patterson
Aston Villa · Premier League
England20y
Tkl/900.51
KP/900.51
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#2
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Simon Janssen
Excelsior · Eredivisie
Netherlands25y
Tkl/901.66
KP/901.11
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#3
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Nadir Zortea
Bologna · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2029
Tkl/901.39
KP/901.32
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
€7.5M
#4
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Eus Waayers
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands19y
Tkl/901.25
KP/901.25
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#5
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Joshua Brenet
Kayserispor · Super Lig
Netherlands32y
Tkl/901.36
KP/901.36
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
€3.5M
#6
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Matteo Cocchi
Inter · Serie A
Italy19y
Tkl/901.39
KP/900.46
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#7
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Zeki Çelik
Roma · Serie A
Turkey29yContract 2026
Tkl/902.10
KP/900.84
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable97% match
€12.0M
#8
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Givairo Read
Feyenoord · Eredivisie
Netherlands19yContract 2029
Tkl/901.95
KP/901.26
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
97% match
€25.0M
#9
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Valgeir Lunddal
Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga
Iceland24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.79
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#10
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Jeremie Frimpong
Liverpool · Eredivisie
Netherlands25yContract 2030
Tkl/901.17
KP/901.17
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable97% match
€38.0M
#11
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Giorgi Gocholeishvili
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Georgia25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.21
KP/901.05
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
€3.5M
#12
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Djevencio van der Kust
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Suriname24y
Tkl/902.55
KP/900.41
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
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 Julio Díaz.
Ask AI about Julio Díaz →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Julio Díaz?▼
The top alternatives to Julio Díaz based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Travis Patterson, Simon Janssen, Nadir Zortea, Eus Waayers, Joshua Brenet. 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 Julio Díaz in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Julio Díaz in 2026 include Travis Patterson (N/A), Simon Janssen (N/A), Nadir Zortea (€7.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Julio Díaz play and who plays similarly?▼
Julio Díaz plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Travis Patterson (England, N/A); Simon Janssen (Netherlands, N/A); Nadir Zortea (Italy, €7.5M); Eus Waayers (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.