AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Joona Toivio
Players most similar to Joona Toivio (Defender, €250K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
A Reading Defender in Veikkausliiga. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90) and uses long balls frequently (9.4/90). The three most similar players to Joona Toivio by playing style are:
- Ari Leifsson(92% match) — A Reading Defender in Superliga. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success).
- Johannes Reichert(92% match) — A Reading Defender in Bundesliga. Statistically, he stands out as uses long balls frequently (6.1/90).
- Yousri el Anbri(91% match) — A Reading Defender in Eredivisie. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.1 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.2/90).
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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Ari Leifsson
Kolding IF · Superliga
Iceland27y
Tkl/901.07
KP/900.14
Reading Defender
92% match
N/A
#2
J
Johannes Reichert
Ulm · Bundesliga
Germany34yContract 2027
Tkl/901.72
KP/900.40
Reading Defender
92% match
N/A
#3
Y
Yousri el Anbri
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands20yContract 2027
Tkl/902.16
KP/900.00
Reading DefenderAerial
91% match
N/A
#4
N
Niko Koulis
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Germany26y
Tkl/902.10
KP/900.32
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip91% match
N/A
#5
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Luka Hujber
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Croatia26y
Tkl/903.42
KP/900.77
Reading DefenderAerial
91% match
N/A
#6
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Victor Bak
FC Midtjylland · Superliga
Denmark22yContract 2027
Tkl/902.57
KP/900.86
Reading Defender
Last 5: → Stable91% match
N/A
#7
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O. Buur
Lyngby Boldklub · Superliga
Denmark27yContract 2026
Tkl/901.20
KP/901.03
Reading Defender
90% match
N/A
#8
J
Jasper Dahlhaus
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2026
Tkl/901.98
KP/900.68
Reading Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dip91% match
N/A
#9
J
Jhon Espinoza
Kasımpaşa · Super Lig
27y
Tkl/901.45
KP/900.81
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
91% match
N/A
#10
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Neville Ogidi Nwankwo
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2026
Tkl/902.26
KP/900.35
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stable91% match
N/A
#11
S
Sylian Mokono
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands27y
Tkl/901.73
KP/900.69
Reading DefenderAerial
91% match
N/A
#12
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Magnus Fredslund
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark33y
Tkl/902.48
KP/902.25
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable90% match
N/A
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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 Joona Toivio.
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Who are the best alternatives to Joona Toivio?▼
The top alternatives to Joona Toivio based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ari Leifsson, Johannes Reichert, Yousri el Anbri, Niko Koulis, Luka Hujber. 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 Joona Toivio in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Joona Toivio in 2026 include Ari Leifsson (N/A), Johannes Reichert (N/A), Yousri el Anbri (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Joona Toivio play and who plays similarly?▼
Joona Toivio plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ari Leifsson (Iceland, N/A); Johannes Reichert (Germany, N/A); Yousri el Anbri (Netherlands, N/A); Niko Koulis (Germany, 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.