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Preston North End· 2025/2026 · Championship · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Jamal Piaras Lewis

DefenderNorthern Ireland28y€2.0MFull profile →

Solid DefenderSmall Sample

1.36Tkl/90

0.45KP/90

Based on 596 min · 2025/2026 · Championship · 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 Jamal Piaras Lewis

Nils Zätterström83% match
Genoa · Serie A · €3.0M
Miro Muheim83% match
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid DefenderSmall Sample

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 596 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Jamal Piaras Lewis:

Nils Zätterström(83% 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).
Miro Muheim(83% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.8 final-third passes/90), uses long balls frequently (6.5/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Joe Worrall(82% 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

Nils Zätterström

Genoa · Serie A

Sweden21yContract 2026

Tkl/900.99

KP/900.00

Ball-Playing CBAerial

vs Lewis: 7y younger

83% match

€3.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Jamal Piaras Lewis?▼

The top alternatives to Jamal Piaras Lewis based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nils Zätterström, Miro Muheim, Joe Worrall, Kristoffer Lund, William Mikelbrencis. 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 Jamal Piaras Lewis in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Jamal Piaras Lewis in 2026 include Nils Zätterström (€3.0M), Miro Muheim (€4.0M), 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 Jamal Piaras Lewis play and who plays similarly?▼

Jamal Piaras Lewis plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nils Zätterström (Sweden, €3.0M); Miro Muheim (Switzerland, €4.0M); Joe Worrall (England, €4.0M); Kristoffer Lund (Denmark, €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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