AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Jack Hendry
Players most similar to Jack Hendry (Defender, €6.9M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Jack Hendry
- 1.Ramon Hendriks89% DNA match·VfB Stuttgart€5.0M
- 2.Rico Henry87% DNA match·Brentford€15.0M
- 3.Jan Paul van Hecke86% DNA match·Brighton & Hove Albion€35.0M
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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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBAerial
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.5 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.2/90). The three most similar players to Jack Hendry by playing style are:
- Ramon Hendriks(89% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (68% duel success), heavily involved in possession (63 passes/90) and central to possession (77 touches/90). Note: this profile is based on 468 minutes of playing time this season.
- Rico Henry(87% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Jan Paul van Hecke(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.3 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in possession (70 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.7 final-third passes/90), central to possession (84 touches/90), strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (7.7/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Ramon Hendriks delivers 89% of the same playing style, at 28% lower cost (€5.0M vs €6.9M), with 1.63 tackles won per 90 at age 24.
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
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Ramon Hendriks
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga
Netherlands24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.63
KP/900.55
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stablevs Hendry: 7y younger
89% match
€5.0M
#2
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Rico Henry
Brentford · Premier League
England28yContract 2026
Tkl/901.02
KP/900.27
vs Hendry: €8M more expensive · 3y younger
87% match
€15.0M
#3
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Jan Paul van Hecke
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Netherlands25yContract 2027
Tkl/901.54
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stablevs Hendry: €28M more expensive · 6y younger
86% match
€35.0M
#4
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Calvin Bassey
Fulham · Premier League
Nigeria26yContract 2027
Tkl/902.22
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€28.0M
#5
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Sepp van den Berg
Brentford · Premier League
Netherlands24yContract 2029
Tkl/900.64
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€28.0M
#6
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Arthur Theate
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Belgium25yContract 2029
Tkl/902.42
KP/900.70
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
84% match
€20.0M
#7
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Danilho Doekhi
FC Union Berlin · Bundesliga
Netherlands27yContract 2026
Tkl/901.00
KP/900.29
Physical StopperAerial
84% match
€13.0M
#8
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Gustaf Lagerbielke
Sporting Braga · Liga Portugal
Sweden26yContract 2030
Tkl/901.02
KP/900.31
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
€5.0M
#9
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Joachim Andersen
Fulham · Premier League
Denmark29yContract 2029
Tkl/901.41
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€25.0M
#10
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Rav van den Berg
FC Köln · Bundesliga
Netherlands21yContract 2030
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
85% match
€8.0M
#11
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Marc Guéhi
Manchester City · Premier League
England25yContract 2026
Tkl/901.55
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€65.0M
#12
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Moritz Jenz
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga
Germany27yContract 2027
Tkl/902.37
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
85% match
€5.0M
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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 Jack Hendry.
Ask AI about Jack Hendry →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Jack Hendry?▼
The top alternatives to Jack Hendry based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ramon Hendriks, Rico Henry, Jan Paul van Hecke, Calvin Bassey, Sepp van den Berg. 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 Jack Hendry in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Jack Hendry in 2026 include Ramon Hendriks (€5.0M), Rico Henry (€15.0M), Jan Paul van Hecke (€35.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jack Hendry play and who plays similarly?▼
Jack Hendry plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ramon Hendriks (Netherlands, €5.0M); Rico Henry (England, €15.0M); Jan Paul van Hecke (Netherlands, €35.0M); Calvin Bassey (Nigeria, €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.