AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Mason Holgate
Players most similar to Mason Holgate (Defender, €1.4M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Mason Holgate
- 1.Ethan Pinnock88% DNA match·Brentford€4.0M
- 2.Ben Davies 87% DNA match·Tottenham Hotspur€5.0M
- 3.Adam Webster87% DNA match·Brighton & Hove Albion€7.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
Reading Defender
Mason Holgate is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (60% duel success). The three most similar players to Mason Holgate by playing style are:
- Ethan Pinnock(88% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (6.5 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (59% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.0 aerials won/90, 61%).
- Ben Davies (87% match) — Ben Davies is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (5.3 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (68 passes/90), central to possession (81 touches/90), strong in aerial duels (3.6 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.6/90).
- Adam Webster(87% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), heavily involved in possession (72 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.8 final-third passes/90), central to possession (85 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (8.5/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 888 minutes of playing time this season.
Transfer Intelligence
Ethan Pinnock delivers 88% of the same playing style, at a 186% premium over Mason Holgate, with 1.40 tackles won per 90 at age 32.
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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Ethan Pinnock
Brentford · Premier League
Jamaica32yContract 2027
Tkl/901.40
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Holgate: 3y older
88% match
€4.0M
#2
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Ben Davies
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Wales33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.23
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Holgate: 4y older
87% match
€5.0M
#3
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Adam Webster
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
England31yContract 2026
Tkl/901.11
KP/900.30
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Holgate: €6M more expensive · 2y older
87% match
€7.0M
#4
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Mads Bech Sørensen
FC Midtjylland · Superliga
Denmark27yContract 2027
Tkl/900.92
KP/900.37
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot87% match
N/A
#5
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John Stones
Manchester City · Premier League
England31yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.26
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
87% match
€18.0M
#6
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Terence Kongolo
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands32y
Tkl/902.47
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
87% match
€4.4M
#7
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Lukas Boeder
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2026
Tkl/901.08
KP/900.50
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip87% match
N/A
#8
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Damon Mirani
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
Tkl/901.08
KP/900.16
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable87% match
N/A
#9
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Dies Janse
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/901.26
KP/900.58
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable86% match
N/A
#10
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Luan Patrick
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Brazil24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.42
KP/900.14
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot86% match
N/A
#11
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Jóbson de Brito Gonzaga
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Brazil32yContract 2026
Tkl/901.39
KP/900.07
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable86% match
N/A
#12
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Stefan de Vrij
Inter · Serie A
Netherlands34yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
86% match
€3.5M
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Who are the best alternatives to Mason Holgate?▼
The top alternatives to Mason Holgate based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ethan Pinnock, Ben Davies , Adam Webster, Mads Bech Sørensen, John Stones . 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 Mason Holgate in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Mason Holgate in 2026 include Ethan Pinnock (€4.0M), Ben Davies (€5.0M), Adam Webster (€7.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Mason Holgate play and who plays similarly?▼
Mason Holgate plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ethan Pinnock (Jamaica, €4.0M); Ben Davies (Wales, €5.0M); Adam Webster (England, €7.0M); Mads Bech Sørensen (Denmark, 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.