AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to John Tolkin
Players most similar to John Tolkin (Defender, €2.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to John Tolkin
- 1.Luis Görlich84% DNA match·Ulm
- 2.Oscar Schönfelder84% DNA match·Jahn Regensburg
- 3.Guilherme Romão84% DNA match·Santa Clara
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“John Tolkin is a Active Full-Back....”
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Active Full-BackAerialSmall Sample
John Tolkin is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.5 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (67% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (6.0/90). The three most similar players to John Tolkin by playing style are:
- Luis Görlich(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.9/90). Note: this profile is based on 507 minutes of playing time this season.
- Oscar Schönfelder(84% match) — Oscar Schönfelder is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), central to possession (78 touches/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.4/90). (Limited sample: 374 mins)
- Guilherme Romão(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (59% duel success) and penetrates with forward passing (9.3 final-third passes/90). Note: this profile is based on 889 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
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Luis Görlich
Ulm · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2027
Tkl/901.73
KP/901.08
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
vs Tolkin: 3y older
84% match
N/A
#2
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Oscar Schönfelder
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany25y
Tkl/902.41
KP/901.44
Active Full-BackAerial
vs Tolkin: 2y older
84% match
N/A
#3
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Guilherme Romão
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Brazil28y
Tkl/900.75
KP/901.16
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Tolkin: 5y older
84% match
N/A
#4
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Siebe Horemans
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Belgium27y
Tkl/901.95
KP/901.00
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
N/A
#5
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Simon Janssen
Excelsior · Eredivisie
Netherlands25y
Tkl/901.78
KP/901.07
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable83% match
N/A
#6
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Matheus Pereira
Toronto · Liga Portugal
Brazil25yContract 2028
Tkl/902.25
KP/901.00
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
83% match
N/A
#7
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Víctor García
Málaga · La Liga
Spain31yContract 2026
Tkl/901.47
KP/901.31
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
N/A
#8
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Mats Rots
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/902.34
KP/901.49
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable82% match
N/A
#9
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Eus Waayers
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/901.25
KP/901.25
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
N/A
#10
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Dinis Lourenço Casals Namura Borges Pinto
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Portugal25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.32
KP/900.81
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stable82% match
N/A
#11
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Toheeb Kosoko
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Nigeria21y
Tkl/901.42
KP/901.13
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
N/A
#12
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Anton Donkor
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.55
KP/901.03
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
83% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to John Tolkin?▼
The top alternatives to John Tolkin based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Luis Görlich, Oscar Schönfelder, Guilherme Romão, Siebe Horemans, Simon Janssen. 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 John Tolkin in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to John Tolkin in 2026 include Luis Görlich (N/A), Oscar Schönfelder (N/A), Guilherme Romão (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does John Tolkin play and who plays similarly?▼
John Tolkin plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Luis Görlich (Germany, N/A); Oscar Schönfelder (Germany, N/A); Guilherme Romão (Brazil, N/A); Siebe Horemans (Belgium, 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.