AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Joe Worrall
Players most similar to Joe Worrall (Defender, €4.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Joe Worrall
- 1.Dan Ballard86% DNA match·Sunderland€20.0M
- 2.Jake O'Brien85% DNA match·Everton€16.0M
- 3.David Møller Wolfe85% DNA match·Wolverhampton Wanderers€10.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Aerials WonTop 0%
“A Physical Stopper....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
Physical StopperAerialSmall Sample
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). Note: this profile is based on 496 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Joe Worrall by playing style are:
- Dan Ballard(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.8 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), strong in aerial duels (4.4 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.6/90).
- Jake O'Brien(85% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.4 aerials won/90, 65%).
- David Møller Wolfe(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and wins the physical battle (58% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 889 minutes of playing time this season.
Transfer Intelligence
Dan Ballard delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 400% premium over Joe Worrall, with 1.38 tackles won per 90 at age 26.
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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Dan Ballard
Sunderland · Premier League
Northern Ireland26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.67
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Worrall: €16M more expensive · 3y younger
86% match
€20.0M
#2
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Jake O'Brien
Everton · Premier League
Republic of Ireland24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.66
KP/900.48
Aerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Worrall: €12M more expensive · 5y younger
85% match
€16.0M
#3
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David Møller Wolfe
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Norway24yContract 2030
Tkl/900.91
KP/900.81
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Worrall: €6M more expensive · 5y younger
85% match
€10.0M
#4
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James Hill
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
England24yContract 2026
Tkl/901.77
KP/900.61
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€15.0M
#5
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Chris Richards
Crystal Palace · Premier League
United States26yContract 2027
Tkl/901.76
KP/900.30
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€25.0M
#6
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Jordan Beyer
Burnley · Premier League
Germany25yContract 2027
Tkl/902.10
KP/900.16
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
84% match
€15.0M
#7
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Hjalmar Ekdal
Burnley · Premier League
Sweden27yContract 2027
Tkl/901.40
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€6.0M
#8
M
Maximilian Kilman
West Ham United · Premier League
England28yContract 2031
Tkl/900.92
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
83% match
€22.0M
#9
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Jayden Bogle
Leeds United · Premier League
England25yContract 2028
Tkl/902.08
KP/900.69
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€10.0M
#10
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Trevoh Chalobah
Chelsea · Premier League
England26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.15
KP/900.16
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
€40.0M
#11
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Giovanni Leoni
Liverpool · Premier League
Italy19yContract 2031
Tkl/901.05
KP/900.07
Ball-Playing CBAerial
82% match
€25.0M
#12
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Malick Thiaw
Newcastle United · Premier League
Germany24yContract 2029
Tkl/901.29
KP/900.19
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
€45.0M
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Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Joe Worrall.
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Who are the best alternatives to Joe Worrall?▼
The top alternatives to Joe Worrall based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Dan Ballard, Jake O'Brien, David Møller Wolfe, James Hill, Chris Richards. 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 Joe Worrall in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Joe Worrall in 2026 include Dan Ballard (€20.0M), Jake O'Brien (€16.0M), David Møller Wolfe (€10.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Joe Worrall play and who plays similarly?▼
Joe Worrall plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Dan Ballard (Northern Ireland, €20.0M); Jake O'Brien (Republic of Ireland, €16.0M); David Møller Wolfe (Norway, €10.0M); James Hill (England, €15.0M).
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.