AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Matt Doherty
Players most similar to Matt Doherty (Defender, €1.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Matt Doherty
- 1.Pedro Porro 86% DNA match·Tottenham Hotspur€40.0M
- 2.Nordi Mukiele85% DNA match·Sunderland€15.0M
- 3.Álex Jiménez84% DNA match·AFC Bournemouth€18.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Defender....”
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AerialSmall Sample
A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90) and commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90). Note: this profile is based on 794 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Matt Doherty by playing style are:
- Pedro Porro (86% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), penetrates with forward passing (11.2 final-third passes/90), central to possession (78 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (9.7/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Nordi Mukiele(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Álex Jiménez(84% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Transfer Intelligence
Pedro Porro delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 2567% premium over Matt Doherty, with 2.40 tackles won per 90 at age 26.
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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Pedro Porro
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Spain26yContract 2028
Tkl/902.40
KP/901.68
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Doherty: €39M more expensive · 8y younger
86% match
€40.0M
#2
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Nordi Mukiele
Sunderland · Premier League
France28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.31
KP/900.72
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Doherty: €14M more expensive · 6y younger
85% match
€15.0M
#3
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Álex Jiménez
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
Spain21yContract 2026
Tkl/902.71
KP/900.58
vs Doherty: €17M more expensive · 13y younger
84% match
€18.0M
#4
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Djed Spence
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
England25yContract 2028
Tkl/901.94
KP/900.46
84% match
€30.0M
#5
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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
#6
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Neco Williams
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Wales25yContract 2029
Tkl/902.71
KP/901.07
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€25.0M
#7
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Aaron Hickey
Brentford · Premier League
Scotland23yContract 2028
Tkl/901.90
KP/900.14
Small Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€16.0M
#8
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Maximilian Kilman
West Ham United · Premier League
England28yContract 2031
Tkl/900.92
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
83% match
€22.0M
#9
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Nico O'Reilly
Manchester City · Premier League
England21yContract 2028
Tkl/902.43
KP/900.81
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
€40.0M
#10
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Matty Cash
Aston Villa · Premier League
Poland28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.94
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
€22.0M
#11
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David Møller Wolfe
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Norway24yContract 2030
Tkl/900.91
KP/900.81
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€10.0M
#12
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Andrés García
Aston Villa · Premier League
Spain23y
Tkl/901.99
KP/901.46
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
€7.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Matt Doherty?▼
The top alternatives to Matt Doherty based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Pedro Porro , Nordi Mukiele, Álex Jiménez, Djed Spence, Jake O'Brien. 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 Matt Doherty in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Matt Doherty in 2026 include Pedro Porro (€40.0M), Nordi Mukiele (€15.0M), Álex Jiménez (€18.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Matt Doherty play and who plays similarly?▼
Matt Doherty plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Pedro Porro (Spain, €40.0M); Nordi Mukiele (France, €15.0M); Álex Jiménez (Spain, €18.0M); Djed Spence (England, €30.0M).
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.