AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Lewis Gibson
Players most similar to Lewis Gibson (Defender, €1.8M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Lewis Gibson
- 1.Marc Guéhi85% DNA match·Manchester City€65.0M
- 2.Dan Ballard85% DNA match·Sunderland€20.0M
- 3.Giovanni Leoni84% DNA match·Liverpool€25.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
Ball-Playing CBAerial
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.5 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), uses long balls frequently (6.9/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Lewis Gibson by playing style are:
- Marc Guéhi(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), uses long balls frequently (6.3/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Dan Ballard(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.8 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), strong in aerial duels (4.4 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.6/90).
- Giovanni Leoni(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (61% duel success).
Transfer Intelligence
Marc Guéhi delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 3511% premium over Lewis Gibson, with 1.55 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
#1
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Marc Guéhi
Manchester City · Premier League
England25yContract 2026
Tkl/901.55
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Gibson: €63M more expensive
85% match
€65.0M
#2
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Dan Ballard
Sunderland · Premier League
Northern Ireland26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.67
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Gibson: €18M more expensive
85% match
€20.0M
#3
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Giovanni Leoni
Liverpool · Premier League
Italy19yContract 2031
Tkl/901.05
KP/900.07
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Gibson: €23M more expensive · 6y younger
84% match
€25.0M
#4
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Jake O'Brien
Everton · Premier League
Republic of Ireland24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.66
KP/900.48
Aerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€16.0M
#5
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Jaka Bijol
Leeds United · Premier League
Slovenia27yContract 2030
Tkl/901.30
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€18.0M
#6
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Malick Thiaw
Newcastle United · Premier League
Germany24yContract 2029
Tkl/901.29
KP/900.19
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€45.0M
#7
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Jordan Beyer
Burnley · Premier League
Germany25yContract 2027
Tkl/902.10
KP/900.16
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
84% match
€15.0M
#8
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Chadi Riad
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Morocco22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€12.0M
#9
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Trevoh Chalobah
Chelsea · Premier League
England26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.15
KP/900.16
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€40.0M
#10
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Joe Worrall
Burnley · Premier League
England29yContract 2028
Tkl/900.73
KP/900.18
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€4.0M
#11
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Jorge Cuenca
Fulham · Premier League
Spain26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.64
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€8.0M
#12
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Murillo
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Brazil23yContract 2029
Tkl/901.48
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€12.0M
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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 Lewis Gibson.
Ask AI about Lewis Gibson →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Lewis Gibson?▼
The top alternatives to Lewis Gibson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marc Guéhi, Dan Ballard, Giovanni Leoni, Jake O'Brien, Jaka Bijol. 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 Lewis Gibson in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Lewis Gibson in 2026 include Marc Guéhi (€65.0M), Dan Ballard (€20.0M), Giovanni Leoni (€25.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Lewis Gibson play and who plays similarly?▼
Lewis Gibson plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marc Guéhi (England, €65.0M); Dan Ballard (Northern Ireland, €20.0M); Giovanni Leoni (Italy, €25.0M); Jake O'Brien (Republic of Ireland, €16.0M).
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.