What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Josh Knight?

Knight wins back possession more than Greaves — 50% more. 170 aerials won in 36 games. €1M. You decide. Compared with Jacob Greaves (€1.0M vs anchor). Standout: Dribbled Past (Top 1% among Championship peers). Concern: Goals (Bottom 1%).

How does Josh Knight compare to Jacob Greaves?

Josh Knight ball recoveries vs Jacob Greaves (119 ball recoveries in 36 games), but aerials won (170 aerials won in 36 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Josh Knight's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Dribbled Past (Top 1% among Championship peers). Weakness: Goals (Bottom 1%). Percentiles vs Championship Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Josh Knight?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Jacob Greaves. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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AI Verdict: Josh Knight

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Solid Defender

0.56Tkl/90

0.09KP/90

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

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Knight wins back possession more than Greaves — 50% more.

vs Jacob Greaves · Championship · Cross-role comparison · €1.0M

Knight wins on

Ball Recoveries

3.89/90 · 64th pct · 119 ball recoveries in 36 games

Knight loses on

Aerials Won

5.56/90 · Top 23% · 170 aerials won in 36 games

Based on 2,754 min (36 apps) vs anchor 2,097 min · 201 peers in Championship DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Championship · cross-role

3.89/90

64th pct

Knight

Ball Recoveries

RT edge

2.59/90

Bottom 14%

Greaves

5.56/90

Top 23%

Knight

Aerials Won

gap

7.73/90

Top 3%

Greaves

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vs Championship Defenders

Dribbled Past

0.00/90Top 1%

Goals

0.00/90Bottom 1%

Aerials Won

5.56/90Top 23%

Assists

0.00/90Bottom 1%

Big Chances

0.00/90Bottom 1%

Percentile rank among Championship defenders (n=219) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Solid Defender

Josh Knight is a Solid Defender. Josh Knight is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels.

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