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Blackpool· 2025/2026 · League One · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to James Husband

DefenderEngland32y€1.1MFull profile →

Physical StopperAerial

1.30Tkl/90

0.60KP/90

Based on 1,662 min · 2025/2026 · League One · 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 James Husband

Jake O'Brien82% match
Everton · Premier League · €16.0M
Nils Zätterström82% match
Genoa · Serie A · €3.0M
Joe Worrall81% match
Burnley · Premier League · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical StopperAerial

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.7 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), dominant in the air (3.2 aerials won/90, 62%), uses long balls frequently (9.6/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to James Husband:

Jake O'Brien(82% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.3 aerials won/90, 64%).
Nils Zätterström(82% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (6.1 clearances/90) and meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy).
Joe Worrall(81% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), commanding in the air (10.9 clearances/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.8 aerials won/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Jake O'Brien

Everton · Premier League

Republic of Ireland25yContract 2028

Tkl/901.64

KP/900.49

AerialSteady form

vs Husband: €15M more expensive · 7y younger

82% match

€16.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to James Husband?▼

The top alternatives to James Husband based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jake O'Brien, Nils Zätterström, Joe Worrall, Giovanni Leoni, Bashir Humphreys. 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 James Husband in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to James Husband in 2026 include Jake O'Brien (€16.0M), Nils Zätterström (€3.0M), Joe Worrall (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does James Husband play and who plays similarly?▼

James Husband plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jake O'Brien (Republic of Ireland, €16.0M); Nils Zätterström (Sweden, €3.0M); Joe Worrall (England, €4.0M); Giovanni Leoni (Italy, €25.0M).

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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