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Peterborough United· 2025/2026 · League One · FULL

Best Alternatives to Matthew Garbett

MidfielderNew Zealand24yN/AFull profile →

CreatorCreative

1.65KP/90

0.13G/90

0.09A/90

Based on 1,778 min · 2025/2026 · League One · 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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Top 3 alternatives to Matthew Garbett

Laurin Ulrich84% match
Magdeburg · Bundesliga
James Maddison 84% match
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League · €25.0M
Yari Otto83% match
Verl · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreative

Matthew Garbett is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), heavily involved in play (54 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.4/90) and top 20% creator in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Matthew Garbett:

Laurin Ulrich(84% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), heavily involved in play (50 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.5/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.
James Maddison (84% match) — James Maddison is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes.
Yari Otto(83% match) — Yari Otto is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes.

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Matthew Garbett

MidfielderNew ZealandLeague OneN/A

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Laurin Ulrich

Magdeburg · Bundesliga

Germany21y

KP/901.66

G/900.00

CreatorCreativeOut of form ↓

vs Garbett: 3y younger

84% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Matthew Garbett?▼

The top alternatives to Matthew Garbett based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Laurin Ulrich, James Maddison , Yari Otto, Aarón Ochoa, Sofiane Boufal. 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 Matthew Garbett in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Matthew Garbett in 2026 include Laurin Ulrich (N/A), James Maddison (€25.0M), Yari Otto (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Matthew Garbett play and who plays similarly?▼

Matthew Garbett plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Laurin Ulrich (Germany, N/A); James Maddison (England, €25.0M); Yari Otto (Germany, N/A); Aarón Ochoa (Spain, 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.

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