Best Alternatives to Liam Lindsay

Top 3 Alternatives to Liam Lindsay

1. 1.Joe Worrall86% DNA match·Burnley€4.0M
2. 2.Jake O'Brien85% DNA match·Everton€16.0M
3. 3.Dan Ballard85% DNA match·Sunderland€20.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Playing Style Analysis

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (11.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.3 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), dominant in the air (6.4 aerials won/90, 63%), uses long balls frequently (7.0/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Liam Lindsay by playing style are:

• Joe Worrall(86% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), commanding in the air (10.9 clearances/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.8 aerials won/90). Note: this profile is based on 496 minutes of playing time this season.
• Jake O'Brien(85% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.4 aerials won/90, 65%).
• 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).

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →