AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Nathan Aké
Players most similar to Nathan Aké (Defender, €15.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Nathan Aké
- 1.John Stones 89% DNA match·Manchester City€18.0M
- 2.Andreas Christensen88% DNA match·FC Barcelona€9.0M
- 3.Lucas Beraldo87% DNA match·Paris Saint Germain€20.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“Nathan Aké is a Ball-Playing CB....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSmall Sample
Nathan Aké is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in possession (70 passes/90) and central to possession (79 touches/90). The three most similar players to Nathan Aké by playing style are:
- John Stones (89% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.33 goals/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (72% duel success), heavily involved in possession (66 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.6 final-third passes/90) and central to possession (74 touches/90). Note: this profile is based on 546 minutes of playing time this season.
- Andreas Christensen(88% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and heavily involved in possession (70 passes/90).
- Lucas Beraldo(87% match) — Lucas Lopes Beraldo is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, meticulous in distribution (95% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in possession (94 passes/90) and central to possession (105 touches/90).
Transfer Intelligence
John Stones delivers 89% of the same playing style, at a 20% premium over Nathan Aké, and is 31 years old.
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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John Stones
Manchester City · Premier League
England31yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.26
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
89% match
€18.0M
#2
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Andreas Christensen
FC Barcelona · La Liga
Denmark30yContract 2026
Tkl/900.65
KP/900.33
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Aké: €6M cheaper
88% match
€9.0M
#3
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Lucas Beraldo
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
Brazil22yContract 2028
Tkl/901.49
KP/900.32
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Aké: 9y younger
87% match
€20.0M
#4
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Robin Yalçın
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Germany32y
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dip87% match
N/A
#5
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Adam Webster
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
England31yContract 2026
Tkl/901.11
KP/900.30
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
87% match
€7.0M
#6
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Jerome Opoku
İstanbul Başakşehir · Super Lig
Ghana27y
Tkl/900.75
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip87% match
N/A
#7
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Gabin Blancquart
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
France22yContract 2026
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip87% match
N/A
#8
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Ludvig Henriksen
B 93 · Superliga
Denmark24y
Tkl/901.71
KP/900.43
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable86% match
N/A
#9
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Niklas Süle
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Germany30yContract 2026
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.52
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
86% match
€5.0M
#10
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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
#11
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Zak Johnson
York City · Premier League
EnglandContract 2026
Tkl/900.09
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip86% match
N/A
#12
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Justin de Haas
Famalicão · Liga Portugal
Netherlands26y
Tkl/901.43
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable86% match
N/A
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Ask AI about Nathan Aké →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Nathan Aké?▼
The top alternatives to Nathan Aké based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: John Stones , Andreas Christensen, Lucas Beraldo, Robin Yalçın, Adam Webster. 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 Nathan Aké in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Nathan Aké in 2026 include John Stones (€18.0M), Andreas Christensen (€9.0M), Lucas Beraldo (€20.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Nathan Aké play and who plays similarly?▼
Nathan Aké plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include John Stones (England, €18.0M); Andreas Christensen (Denmark, €9.0M); Lucas Beraldo (Brazil, €20.0M); Robin Yalçın (Germany, 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.