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Active Full-BackSmall Sample

1.51Tkl/90

1.67KP/90

Based on 720 min · 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · FULL

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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Melvin Bard 80% match
Leeds United · Ligue 1 · €10.0M
Kassoum Ouattara80% match
Beşiktaş · Ligue 1 · €9.0M
Arsène Kouassi85% match
Lorient · Ligue 1 · €7.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.75 big chances/90). Note: this profile is based on 720 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Matthieu Udol:

Melvin Bard (80% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (4.0 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Kassoum Ouattara(80% match) — Kassoum Ouattara is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks.
Arsène Kouassi(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Who are the best alternatives to Matthieu Udol?▼

The top alternatives to Matthieu Udol based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Melvin Bard , Kassoum Ouattara, Arsène Kouassi, Abner, Quentin Merlin. 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 Matthieu Udol in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Matthieu Udol in 2026 include Melvin Bard (€10.0M), Kassoum Ouattara (€9.0M), Arsène Kouassi (€7.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Matthieu Udol play and who plays similarly?▼

Matthieu Udol plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Melvin Bard (France, €10.0M); Kassoum Ouattara (France, €9.0M); Arsène Kouassi (Burkina Faso, €7.0M); Abner (Brazil, €10.0M).

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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