AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Junsheng Yao
Players most similar to Junsheng Yao (Midfielder, €2.6M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Junsheng Yao
- 1.Jerome Deom98% DNA match·Roda JC Kerkrade
- 2.Unai Vencedor98% DNA match·Levante
- 3.Mawuli Kwame Mensah Vadze98% DNA match·Real Betis
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (13.1 final-third passes/90), heavily involved in play (66 touches/90) and switches play with precision (9.1 long balls/90, 74% accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 455 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Junsheng Yao by playing style are:
- Jerome Deom(98% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (2.4 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (57 touches/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league. Note: this profile is based on 490 minutes of playing time this season.
- Unai Vencedor(98% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.4 final-third passes/90), heavily involved in play (58 touches/90), switches play with precision (6.8 long balls/90, 68% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 568 minutes of playing time this season.
- Mawuli Kwame Mensah Vadze(98% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), heavily involved in play (59 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.3/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up. Note: this profile is based on 688 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
#1
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Jerome Deom
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Belgium27y
KP/901.90
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxDefensive
Last 5: → Stablevs Yao: 3y younger
98% match
N/A
#2
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Unai Vencedor
Levante · La Liga
Spain25y
KP/901.27
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
vs Yao: 5y younger
98% match
N/A
#3
M
Mawuli Kwame Mensah Vadze
Real Betis · La Liga
Ghana22y
KP/900.33
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Yao: 8y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
M
M. Due Grandt
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark26y
KP/901.01
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#5
Y
Yusuf Deniz Sas
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Turkey20y
KP/902.69
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxCreative
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#6
V
Vasco Sousa
Porto · Liga Portugal
Portugal23y
KP/901.17
G/900.19
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#7
R
Robert Wagner
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany22y
KP/900.68
G/900.00
Box-to-Box
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#8
T
T. Sommer
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Denmark24yContract 2027
KP/901.64
G/900.00
Box-to-Box
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#9
A
Andrea Ghion
Sassuolo · Serie A
Italy26y
KP/900.92
G/900.00
Box-to-Box
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#10
J
Jon Ander Olasagasti
Levante · La Liga
Spain25y
KP/902.12
G/900.09
Box-to-BoxCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#11
F
Foued Kadir
Istres · La Liga
Algeria42y
KP/901.29
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#12
A
Alessandro De Vitis
Rimini · Serie A
Italy34y
KP/900.57
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Junsheng Yao?▼
The top alternatives to Junsheng Yao based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jerome Deom, Unai Vencedor, Mawuli Kwame Mensah Vadze, M. Due Grandt, Yusuf Deniz Sas. 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 Junsheng Yao in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Junsheng Yao in 2026 include Jerome Deom (N/A), Unai Vencedor (N/A), Mawuli Kwame Mensah Vadze (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Junsheng Yao play and who plays similarly?▼
Junsheng Yao plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jerome Deom (Belgium, N/A); Unai Vencedor (Spain, N/A); Mawuli Kwame Mensah Vadze (Ghana, N/A); M. Due Grandt (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.