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Jong KRC Genk U23· 2025/2026 · Challenger Pro League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Kayden Pierre

DefenderUnited States23y€1.0MFull profile →

Solid Defender

1.50Tkl/90

0.66KP/90

Based on 2,458 min · 2025/2026 · Challenger Pro League · FULL

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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Top 3 alternatives to Kayden Pierre

Lucas Pires85% match
Burnley · Premier League · €5.0M
Jackson Tchatchoua85% match
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League · €12.0M
Samson Baidoo84% match
Lens · Ligue 1 · €12.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid Defender

A Solid Defender. The three closest DNA matches to Kayden Pierre:

Lucas Pires(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.0/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.
Jackson Tchatchoua(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90).
Samson Baidoo(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Lucas Pires

Burnley · Premier League

Brazil25yContract 2028

Tkl/901.86

KP/901.28

Active Full-BackSteady form

vs Pierre: 2y older

85% match

€5.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Kayden Pierre?▼

The top alternatives to Kayden Pierre based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Lucas Pires, Jackson Tchatchoua, Samson Baidoo, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Miro Muheim. 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 Kayden Pierre in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Kayden Pierre in 2026 include Lucas Pires (€5.0M), Jackson Tchatchoua (€12.0M), Samson Baidoo (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Kayden Pierre play and who plays similarly?▼

Kayden Pierre plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Lucas Pires (Brazil, €5.0M); Jackson Tchatchoua (Belgium, €12.0M); Samson Baidoo (Austria, €12.0M); Kojo Peprah Oppong (Ghana, €4.0M).

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.

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