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Sheffield United· 2023/2024 · Championship · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Jamie Shackleton

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Active Full-BackSmall Sample

2.12Tkl/90

0.93KP/90

Based on 678 min · 2023/2024 · 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 Jamie Shackleton

Jayden Bogle82% match
Leeds United · Premier League · €10.0M
Aaron Hickey82% match
Brentford · Premier League · €16.0M
Jake O'Brien82% match
Everton · Premier League · €16.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 678 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Jamie Shackleton:

Jayden Bogle(82% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Aaron Hickey(82% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
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%).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Jayden Bogle

Leeds United · Premier League

England25yContract 2028

Tkl/902.15

KP/900.71

Active Full-BackIn form ↑

vs Shackleton: €9M more expensive

82% match

€10.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Jamie Shackleton?▼

The top alternatives to Jamie Shackleton based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jayden Bogle, Aaron Hickey, Jake O'Brien, Matty Cash, Nicolò Savona. 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 Jamie Shackleton in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Jamie Shackleton in 2026 include Jayden Bogle (€10.0M), Aaron Hickey (€16.0M), Jake O'Brien (€16.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Jamie Shackleton play and who plays similarly?▼

Jamie Shackleton plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jayden Bogle (England, €10.0M); Aaron Hickey (Scotland, €16.0M); Jake O'Brien (Republic of Ireland, €16.0M); Matty Cash (Poland, €22.0M).

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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