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Elche· 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

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Centre BackSpain25y€1.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample

2.48Tkl/90

0.14KP/90

Based on 652 min · 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to John Donald

Dávid Hancko80% match
Atlético Madrid · La Liga · €35.0M
Robin Le Normand80% match
Atlético Madrid · La Liga · €30.0M
Vitor Reis80% match
Girona · La Liga · €30.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 652 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to John Donald:

Dávid Hancko(80% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (58% duel success).
Robin Le Normand(80% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (63% duel success).
Vitor Reis(80% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), central to possession (70 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Dávid Hancko

Atlético Madrid · La Liga

Slovakia28yContract 2030

Tkl/901.65

KP/900.50

Ball-Playing CBOut of form ↓

vs Donald: €34M more expensive · 3y older

80% match

€35.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to John Donald?▼

The top alternatives to John Donald based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Dávid Hancko, Robin Le Normand, Vitor Reis, Marc Pubill, Abdel Abqar. 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 John Donald in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to John Donald in 2026 include Dávid Hancko (€35.0M), Robin Le Normand (€30.0M), Vitor Reis (€30.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does John Donald play and who plays similarly?▼

John Donald plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Dávid Hancko (Slovakia, €35.0M); Robin Le Normand (Spain, €30.0M); Vitor Reis (Brazil, €30.0M); Marc Pubill (Spain, €28.0M).

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.

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