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Best Alternatives to Josh Knight

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Solid Defender

0.56Tkl/90

0.09KP/90

Based on 2,754 min · 2021/2022 · Championship · FULL

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 Josh Knight

Joe Worrall83% match
Wrexham · Premier League · €4.0M
Luka Lochoshvili83% match
FC Köln · Serie A · €4.9M

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid Defender

Josh Knight is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels. The three closest DNA matches to Josh Knight:

Joe Worrall(83% match) — Joe Worrall is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels.
Luka Lochoshvili(83% match) — Luka Lochoshvili is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels.
Nicolò Calabrese(82% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.9/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Joe Worrall

Wrexham · Premier League

England29yContract 2028

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Who are the best alternatives to Josh Knight?▼

The top alternatives to Josh Knight based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Joe Worrall, Luka Lochoshvili, Nicolò Calabrese, Tim Oermann, Rafa Marín. 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 Josh Knight in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Josh Knight in 2026 include Joe Worrall (€4.0M), Luka Lochoshvili (€4.9M), Nicolò Calabrese (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Josh Knight play and who plays similarly?▼

Josh Knight plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Joe Worrall (England, €4.0M); Luka Lochoshvili (Georgia, €4.9M); Nicolò Calabrese (Italy, N/A); Tim Oermann (Germany, €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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