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Barnsley· 2025/2026 · League One · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to M. Roberts

DefenderEngland35y€4.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerial

1.30Tkl/90

0.52KP/90

Based on 1,037 min · 2025/2026 · League One · 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 M. Roberts

Joe Worrall84% match
Burnley · Premier League · €4.0M
David Møller Wolfe82% match
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League · €10.0M
Nils Zätterström82% match
Genoa · Serie A · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), commanding in the air (9.5 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (70% duel success), central to possession (70 touches/90), dominant in the air (6.9 aerials won/90, 74%) and uses long balls frequently (10.2/90). The three closest DNA matches to M. Roberts:

Joe Worrall(84% 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).
David Møller Wolfe(82% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and wins the physical battle (59% duel success).
Nils Zätterström(82% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (6.1 clearances/90) and meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Joe Worrall

Burnley · Premier League

England29yContract 2028

Tkl/900.73

KP/900.18

Physical StopperAerial

vs Roberts: 6y younger

84% match

€4.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to M. Roberts?▼

The top alternatives to M. Roberts based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Joe Worrall, David Møller Wolfe, Nils Zätterström, Max Alleyne, Oliver Scarles. 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 M. Roberts in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to M. Roberts in 2026 include Joe Worrall (€4.0M), David Møller Wolfe (€10.0M), Nils Zätterström (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does M. Roberts play and who plays similarly?▼

M. Roberts plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Joe Worrall (England, €4.0M); David Møller Wolfe (Norway, €10.0M); Nils Zätterström (Sweden, €3.0M); Max Alleyne (England, €8.0M).

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.

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