AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
Players most similar to Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (Defender, €4.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
- 1.Tijn Joosten100% DNA match·VVV-Venlo
- 2.João Afonso99% DNA match·Tondela
- 3.Emir Ortakaya99% DNA match·Rizespor
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerialSmall Sample
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.1 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (68% duel success), central to possession (73 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.0/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 708 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Jahmai Simpson-Pusey by playing style are:
- Tijn Joosten(100% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.3/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- João Afonso(99% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (7.4 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (3.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), dominant in the air (3.6 aerials won/90, 64%), uses long balls frequently (6.3/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 599 minutes of playing time this season.
- Emir Ortakaya(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (8.4 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90), uses long balls frequently (5.7/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 728 minutes of playing time this season.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Tijn Joosten
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands19y
Tkl/900.45
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot100% match
N/A
#2
J
João Afonso
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Portugal35yContract 2026
Tkl/901.95
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Simpson-Pusey: 15y older
99% match
N/A
#3
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Emir Ortakaya
Rizespor · Super Lig
Turkey21y
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#4
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Gustav Bjerge
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.42
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#5
M
Max Bruns
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
99% match
N/A
#6
C
Cornelius Olsson
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.29
KP/900.48
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#7
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Adamo Nagalo
Konyaspor · Super Lig
Ivory Coast23y
Tkl/901.21
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
€7.0M
#8
M
Muhammed Kadıoğlu
Fatih Karagümrük · Super Lig
Turkey19y
Tkl/900.92
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
#9
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Lukas Kirkegaard
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2028
Tkl/901.20
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#10
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Philip Søndergaard
Brøndby IF · Superliga
Denmark19y
Tkl/901.90
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#11
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Lars Bünning
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.75
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
#12
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Julius Dirksen
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2027
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.33
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Jahmai Simpson-Pusey?▼
The top alternatives to Jahmai Simpson-Pusey based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Tijn Joosten, João Afonso, Emir Ortakaya, Gustav Bjerge, Max Bruns. 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 Jahmai Simpson-Pusey in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Jahmai Simpson-Pusey in 2026 include Tijn Joosten (N/A), João Afonso (N/A), Emir Ortakaya (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jahmai Simpson-Pusey play and who plays similarly?▼
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Tijn Joosten (Netherlands, N/A); João Afonso (Portugal, N/A); Emir Ortakaya (Turkey, N/A); Gustav Bjerge (Denmark, N/A).
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.