AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Josh Stones
Players most similar to Josh Stones (Attacker, €421K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Josh Stones
- 1.Koki Ogawa99% DNA match·Japan
- 2.Janderson99% DNA match·Göztepe
- 3.Anthony van den Hurk98% DNA match·Roda JC Kerkrade
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Target Man....”
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Target ManProlific
A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.65 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90), strong in aerial duels (4.3 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90). The three most similar players to Josh Stones by playing style are:
- Koki Ogawa(99% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.57 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90), strong in aerial duels (4.7 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
- Janderson(99% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.23 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (4.0 aerials won/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.7 dispossessed/90).
- Anthony van den Hurk(98% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.57 goals/90), draws fouls effectively (2.5/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
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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Koki Ogawa
Japan · Eredivisie
Japan28y
G/900.57
A/900.21
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Stones: 6y older · -0.08 G/90
99% match
N/A
#2
J
Janderson
Göztepe · Super Lig
Brazil27y
G/900.23
A/900.11
Target Man
Last 5: → Stablevs Stones: 5y older · -0.43 G/90
99% match
N/A
#3
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Anthony van den Hurk
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Curaçao33y
G/900.35
A/900.23
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Stones: 11y older · -0.30 G/90
98% match
N/A
#4
T
Tobias Thomsen
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark33y
G/900.00
A/900.36
Target ManProlific
98% match
N/A
#5
D
Dean Zandbergen
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2026
G/900.31
A/900.10
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#6
E
Eric Hottmann
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany26y
G/900.18
A/900.12
Target Man
98% match
N/A
#7
M
Malthe Boesen
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark29y
G/900.39
A/900.19
Target ManProlific
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#8
M
M. Veltz
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark29y
G/900.69
A/900.23
Target ManProlific
97% match
N/A
#9
R
Rafiu Durosinmi
Pisa · Serie A
Nigeria23yContract 2030
G/900.60
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
97% match
€7.5M
#10
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Isak Frederik Tånnander
Kolding IF · Superliga
Denmark24y
G/900.41
A/900.00
Target Man
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#11
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Ísak Snaer Thorvaldsson
Lyngby Boldklub · Superliga
Iceland25y
G/900.59
A/900.23
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#12
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Piet Scobel
Nürnberg II · Bundesliga
Germany21y
G/900.25
A/900.13
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Josh Stones?▼
The top alternatives to Josh Stones based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Koki Ogawa, Janderson, Anthony van den Hurk, Tobias Thomsen, Dean Zandbergen. 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 Josh Stones in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Josh Stones in 2026 include Koki Ogawa (N/A), Janderson (N/A), Anthony van den Hurk (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Josh Stones play and who plays similarly?▼
Josh Stones plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Koki Ogawa (Japan, N/A); Janderson (Brazil, N/A); Anthony van den Hurk (Curaçao, N/A); Tobias Thomsen (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.