AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Leroy Abanda
Players most similar to Leroy Abanda (Defender, €400K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Leroy Abanda
- 1.Antef Tsoungui95% DNA match·Estoril
- 2.Pelayo Fernández95% DNA match·Rayo Vallecano€3.5M
- 3.Abdullah Şahindere95% DNA match·Gençlerbirliği
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
AssistsTop 9%
???Bottom 0%
“A Solid Defender....”
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Solid Defender
A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90). The three most similar players to Leroy Abanda by playing style are:
- Antef Tsoungui(95% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. However, he prone to committing fouls (2.6/90).
- Pelayo Fernández(95% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90) and uses long balls frequently (7.4/90). Note: this profile is based on 538 minutes of playing time this season.
- Abdullah Şahindere(95% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (3.1 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (60% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 721 minutes of playing time this season.
Transfer Intelligence
Pelayo Fernández delivers 95% of the same playing style, at a 775% premium over Leroy Abanda, with 1.00 tackles won per 90 at age 23.
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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Antef Tsoungui
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Belgium23y
Tkl/902.43
KP/900.39
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: → Stablevs Abanda: 2y younger
95% match
N/A
#2
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Pelayo Fernández
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Spain23y
Tkl/901.00
KP/900.00
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Abanda: 2y younger
95% match
€3.5M
#3
A
Abdullah Şahindere
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
Turkey22yContract 2026
Tkl/902.62
KP/900.50
Reading DefenderAerial
vs Abanda: 3y younger
95% match
N/A
#4
H
Hevertton Ciriaco Santos
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Brazil25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.97
KP/900.74
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stable95% match
N/A
#5
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Denis Radu
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Romania23y
Tkl/900.63
KP/901.42
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable95% match
N/A
#6
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Yousri el Anbri
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands20yContract 2027
Tkl/902.16
KP/900.00
Reading DefenderAerial
94% match
N/A
#7
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T. Klysner
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Denmark24yContract 2027
Tkl/901.71
KP/900.68
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable94% match
N/A
#8
S
Sylian Mokono
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands27y
Tkl/901.73
KP/900.69
Reading DefenderAerial
94% match
N/A
#9
J
Johannes Reichert
Ulm · Bundesliga
Germany34yContract 2027
Tkl/901.72
KP/900.40
Reading Defender
93% match
N/A
#10
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Magnus Fredslund
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark33y
Tkl/902.48
KP/902.25
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot93% match
N/A
#11
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Malcom Bokele
Göztepe · Super Lig
Cameroon26y
Tkl/900.74
KP/900.10
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable93% match
N/A
#12
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Luka Hujber
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Croatia26y
Tkl/903.42
KP/900.77
Reading DefenderAerial
93% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Leroy Abanda?▼
The top alternatives to Leroy Abanda based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Antef Tsoungui, Pelayo Fernández, Abdullah Şahindere, Hevertton Ciriaco Santos, Denis Radu. 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 Leroy Abanda in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Leroy Abanda in 2026 include Antef Tsoungui (N/A), Pelayo Fernández (€3.5M), Abdullah Şahindere (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Leroy Abanda play and who plays similarly?▼
Leroy Abanda plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Antef Tsoungui (Belgium, N/A); Pelayo Fernández (Spain, €3.5M); Abdullah Şahindere (Turkey, N/A); Hevertton Ciriaco Santos (Brazil, 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.