
Based on 680 min · 2026 · Super League · PARTIAL
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.
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Make Yao's card →Build XI with shortlist →Share cards ↓A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (12.8 final-third passes/90), central to possession (70 touches/90), switches play with precision (9.1 long balls/90, 67% accuracy) and top 20% creator in the league. Note: this profile is based on 680 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Junsheng Yao:
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Source · Junsheng Yao
Alt · Ross Barkley
Alt · Ibrahim Sulemana
Alt · Naouirou Ahamada
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