AI DNA Similarity

Best Alternatives to Jack Baldwin

Players most similar to Jack Baldwin (Defender, €225K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Playing Style Analysis

A Physical Stopper in League Two. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (68% duel success), dominant in the air (3.8 aerials won/90, 85%) and uses long balls frequently (14.2/90). The three most similar players to Jack Baldwin by playing style are:

  • James Tarkowski(93% match)A Physical Stopper in Premier League. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.8 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (69% duel success), dominant in the air (4.2 aerials won/90, 71%) and uses long balls frequently (6.7/90).
  • Axel Tuanzebe(93% match)A Physical Stopper in Premier League. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.5 clearances/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.1/90).
  • Hjalmar Ekdal(93% match)A Physical Stopper in Premier League. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.3 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (64% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.0 aerials won/90, 62%).

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Jack Baldwin
DefenderEngland€225K
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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James Tarkowski
Everton · Premier League
England33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.34
KP/900.52
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip
93% match
€7.0M
#2
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Axel Tuanzebe
Burnley · Premier League
England28y
Tkl/901.16
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
93% match
€5.0M
#3
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Hjalmar Ekdal
Burnley · Premier League
Sweden27yContract 2027
Tkl/901.45
KP/900.23
Physical StopperAerial
93% match
€6.0M
#4
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Konstantinos Mavropanos
West Ham United · Premier League
Greece28yContract 2028
Tkl/901.39
KP/900.05
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
93% match
€15.0M
#5
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Kristoffer Ajer
Brentford · Premier League
Norway27yContract 2028
Tkl/901.96
KP/900.28
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable
92% match
€18.0M
#6
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Omar Alderete
Sunderland · Premier League
Paraguay29yContract 2029
Tkl/901.07
KP/900.32
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
92% match
€15.0M
#7
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E. Campbell
Everton · Premier League
England21y
Tkl/901.93
KP/900.35
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip
92% match
N/A
#8
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James Hill
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
England24yContract 2026
Tkl/901.68
KP/900.52
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable
92% match
€15.0M
#9
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Dan Burn
Newcastle United · Premier League
England33yContract 2027
Tkl/901.67
KP/900.31
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip
92% match
€5.0M
#10
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Brendan Chardonnet
Brest · Ligue 1
France31yContract 2027
Tkl/901.24
KP/900.39
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable
91% match
€5.0M
#11
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Yerson Mosquera
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Colombia24yContract 2030
Tkl/902.72
KP/900.50
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable
91% match
€10.0M
#12
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H. Bonnesen
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark25y
Tkl/901.89
KP/900.04
Physical StopperAerial
90% match
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Jack Baldwin?
The top alternatives to Jack Baldwin based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: James Tarkowski, Axel Tuanzebe, Hjalmar Ekdal, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Kristoffer Ajer. 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 Jack Baldwin in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Jack Baldwin in 2026 include James Tarkowski (€7.0M), Axel Tuanzebe (€5.0M), Hjalmar Ekdal (€6.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jack Baldwin play and who plays similarly?
Jack Baldwin plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include James Tarkowski (England, €7.0M); Axel Tuanzebe (England, €5.0M); Hjalmar Ekdal (Sweden, €6.0M); Konstantinos Mavropanos (Greece, €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.