AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Lucas Blondel
Players most similar to Lucas Blondel (Defender, €1.2M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Lucas Blondel
- 1.Marlon van de Wetering98% DNA match·FC Eindhoven
- 2.Talha Ülvan97% DNA match·Eyüpspor
- 3.Jonathan Mutombo Mawesi97% DNA match·Gil Vicente
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Small Sample
A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 766 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Lucas Blondel by playing style are:
- Marlon van de Wetering(98% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 586 minutes of playing time this season.
- Talha Ülvan(97% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Jonathan Mutombo Mawesi(97% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.3 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 763 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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Marlon van de Wetering
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands18y
Tkl/902.92
KP/900.97
Small Sample
Last 5: → Stablevs Blondel: 11y younger
98% match
N/A
#2
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Talha Ülvan
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Turkey25y
Tkl/902.37
KP/900.41
vs Blondel: 4y younger
97% match
N/A
#3
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Jonathan Mutombo Mawesi
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
France23yContract 2027
Tkl/903.34
KP/900.53
Small Sample
vs Blondel: 6y younger
97% match
N/A
#4
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Jhon Espinoza
Kasımpaşa · Super Lig
27y
Tkl/901.45
KP/900.81
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#5
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Guilherme Montóia
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Portugal22yContract 2026
Tkl/902.76
KP/900.49
Small Sample
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#6
C
Cherrion Valerius
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/902.10
KP/900.70
96% match
N/A
#7
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Marius Louër
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
19y
Tkl/903.79
KP/900.60
Small Sample
96% match
N/A
#8
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Tiago Parreira Parente
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Portugal22y
Tkl/902.40
KP/900.37
Small Sample
96% match
N/A
#9
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Precious Ugwu
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/902.51
KP/900.35
96% match
N/A
#10
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Francisco Edgar Chissumba Rodrigues
Alverca · Liga Portugal
Portugal20y
Tkl/902.21
KP/900.36
96% match
N/A
#11
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Reda El Meliani
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
Tkl/903.33
KP/900.89
Small Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#12
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João Tomé
Rio Ave · Liga Portugal
Portugal23yContract 2027
Tkl/901.72
KP/900.47
AerialSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Lucas Blondel?▼
The top alternatives to Lucas Blondel based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marlon van de Wetering, Talha Ülvan, Jonathan Mutombo Mawesi, Jhon Espinoza, Guilherme Montóia. 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 Lucas Blondel in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Lucas Blondel in 2026 include Marlon van de Wetering (N/A), Talha Ülvan (N/A), Jonathan Mutombo Mawesi (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Lucas Blondel play and who plays similarly?▼
Lucas Blondel plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marlon van de Wetering (Netherlands, N/A); Talha Ülvan (Turkey, N/A); Jonathan Mutombo Mawesi (France, N/A); Jhon Espinoza (, 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.