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Sampdoria· 2016/2017 · Premiership · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Liam Henderson

MidfielderScotland30y€1.0MFull profile →

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2.06KP/90

0.19G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 464 min · 2016/2017 · Premiership · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Liam Henderson

Marcel Wenig83% match
Ulm · Bundesliga
Yanis Khafi81% match
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
Philipp Müller

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Playing Style Analysis

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Liam Henderson is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Liam Henderson:

Marcel Wenig(83% match) — A Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90).
Yanis Khafi(81% match) — Yanis Khafi is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option.
Philipp Müller(80% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.1 interceptions/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.58 big chances/90) and heavily involved in play (52 touches/90).

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Marcel Wenig

Ulm · Bundesliga

Germany22yContract 2027

KP/900.00

G/900.17

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vs Henderson: 8y younger

83% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Liam Henderson?▼

The top alternatives to Liam Henderson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marcel Wenig, Yanis Khafi, Philipp Müller, Tim Latteier, Callum Olusesi. 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 Liam Henderson in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Liam Henderson in 2026 include Marcel Wenig (N/A), Yanis Khafi (N/A), Philipp Müller (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Liam Henderson play and who plays similarly?▼

Liam Henderson plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marcel Wenig (Germany, N/A); Yanis Khafi (France, N/A); Philipp Müller (Germany, N/A); Tim Latteier (Germany, 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.

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