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Jeonbuk Motors· 2025 · K League 1 · FULL

Best Alternatives to Jeong-ho Hong

Centre BackSouth Korea36y€2.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerial

0.77Tkl/90

0.39KP/90

Based on 2,549 min · 2025 · K League 1 · FULL

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

Note: Top DNA style matches can come from lower leagues. We also surface K League 1 peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.

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Top 3 alternatives to Jeong-ho Hong

Jorge Herrando81% match
Osasuna · La Liga · €3.5M
Kojo Peprah Oppong80% match
Nice · Ligue 1 · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.8 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (8.1/90). The three closest DNA matches to Jeong-ho Hong:

Jorge Herrando(81% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success).
Kojo Peprah Oppong(80% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.5 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Nico Elvedi(79% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (8.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and central to possession (70 touches/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Jorge Herrando

Osasuna · La Liga

Spain25yContract 2027

Tkl/901.84

KP/900.12

Ball-Playing CBAerialSteady form

vs Hong: 11y younger

81% match

€3.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Jeong-ho Hong?▼

The top alternatives to Jeong-ho Hong based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jorge Herrando, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Nico Elvedi, Abdul Mumin, Kota Takai. 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 Jeong-ho Hong in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Jeong-ho Hong in 2026 include Jorge Herrando (€3.5M), Kojo Peprah Oppong (€4.0M), Nico Elvedi (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Jeong-ho Hong play and who plays similarly?▼

Jeong-ho Hong plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jorge Herrando (Spain, €3.5M); Kojo Peprah Oppong (Ghana, €4.0M); Nico Elvedi (Switzerland, €4.0M); Abdul Mumin (Ghana, €4.0M).

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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