AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Ryan Sessegnon
Players most similar to Ryan Sessegnon (Defender, €20.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Ryan Sessegnon
- 1.Djed Spence86% DNA match·Tottenham Hotspur€30.0M
- 2.Destiny Udogie 85% DNA match·Tottenham Hotspur€35.0M
- 3.Riccardo Calafiori84% DNA match·Arsenal€50.0M
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 Defender....”
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A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Ryan Sessegnon by playing style are:
- Djed Spence(86% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Destiny Udogie (85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Riccardo Calafiori(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Transfer Intelligence
Djed Spence delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 50% premium over Ryan Sessegnon, with 1.94 tackles won per 90 at age 25.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
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Djed Spence
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
England25yContract 2028
Tkl/901.94
KP/900.46
vs Sessegnon: €10M more expensive
86% match
€30.0M
#2
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Destiny Udogie
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Italy23yContract 2030
Tkl/901.98
KP/900.91
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Sessegnon: €15M more expensive · 2y younger
85% match
€35.0M
#3
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Riccardo Calafiori
Arsenal · Premier League
Italy23yContract 2029
Tkl/901.81
KP/900.34
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Sessegnon: €30M more expensive · 2y younger
84% match
€50.0M
#4
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Pedro Porro
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Spain26yContract 2028
Tkl/902.40
KP/901.68
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€40.0M
#5
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Rico Henry
Brentford · Premier League
England28yContract 2026
Tkl/901.02
KP/900.27
85% match
€15.0M
#6
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Neco Williams
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Wales25yContract 2029
Tkl/902.71
KP/901.07
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€25.0M
#7
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Micky van de Ven
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Netherlands25yContract 2029
Tkl/901.26
KP/900.19
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€65.0M
#8
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Nicolò Savona
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Italy23yContract 2030
Tkl/901.84
KP/900.61
83% match
€18.0M
#9
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Nordi Mukiele
Sunderland · Premier League
France28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.31
KP/900.72
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€15.0M
#10
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Tyrick Mitchell
Crystal Palace · Premier League
England26yContract 2027
Tkl/902.67
KP/900.86
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
€25.0M
#11
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Matty Cash
Aston Villa · Premier League
Poland28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.94
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
€22.0M
#12
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Luke Shaw
Manchester United · Premier League
England30yContract 2027
Tkl/902.15
KP/900.47
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€10.0M
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
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 Ryan Sessegnon.
Ask AI about Ryan Sessegnon →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Ryan Sessegnon?▼
The top alternatives to Ryan Sessegnon based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Djed Spence, Destiny Udogie , Riccardo Calafiori, Pedro Porro , Rico Henry. 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 Ryan Sessegnon in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Ryan Sessegnon in 2026 include Djed Spence (€30.0M), Destiny Udogie (€35.0M), Riccardo Calafiori (€50.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Ryan Sessegnon play and who plays similarly?▼
Ryan Sessegnon plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Djed Spence (England, €30.0M); Destiny Udogie (Italy, €35.0M); Riccardo Calafiori (Italy, €50.0M); Pedro Porro (Spain, €40.0M).
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.