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Rangers· 2025/2026 · Premiership · PARTIAL

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DefenderEngland26y€4.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample

2.00Tkl/90

0.82KP/90

Based on 837 min · 2025/2026 · 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 Max Aarons

Lucas Pires84% match
Burnley · Premier League · €5.0M
Noussair Mazraoui85% match
Manchester United · Premier League · €20.0M
Kyle Walker-Peters85% match
West Ham United · Premier League · €13.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (67% duel success), central to possession (83 touches/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.3/90). Note: this profile is based on 837 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Max Aarons:

Lucas Pires(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.0/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.
Noussair Mazraoui(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (65% duel success), central to possession (73 touches/90), active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Kyle Walker-Peters(85% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.0 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.1 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

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Lucas Pires

Burnley · Premier League

Brazil25yContract 2028

Tkl/901.86

KP/901.28

Active Full-BackSteady form

84% match

€5.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Max Aarons?▼

The top alternatives to Max Aarons based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Lucas Pires, Noussair Mazraoui, Kyle Walker-Peters, Neco Williams, Matty Cash. 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 Max Aarons in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Max Aarons in 2026 include Lucas Pires (€5.0M), Noussair Mazraoui (€20.0M), Kyle Walker-Peters (€13.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Max Aarons play and who plays similarly?▼

Max Aarons plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Lucas Pires (Brazil, €5.0M); Noussair Mazraoui (Morocco, €20.0M); Kyle Walker-Peters (England, €13.0M); Neco Williams (Wales, €25.0M).

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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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