AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Semi Ajayi
Players most similar to Semi Ajayi (Defender, €1.6M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Semi Ajayi
- 1.Kevin Danso85% DNA match·Tottenham Hotspur€22.0M
- 2.Chidozie Awaziem84% DNA match·Nantes€3.0M
- 3.Dan Ballard84% DNA match·Sunderland€20.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Physical Stopper....”
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Physical StopperAerial
A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.6 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (69% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.7/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Semi Ajayi by playing style are:
- Kevin Danso(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (8.3 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), central to possession (78 touches/90), dominant in the air (4.8 aerials won/90, 63%) and uses long balls frequently (6.0/90).
- Chidozie Awaziem(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (8.2/90). Note: this profile is based on 450 minutes of playing time this season.
- Dan Ballard(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.8 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), strong in aerial duels (4.4 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.6/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Kevin Danso delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 1233% premium over Semi Ajayi, with 1.84 tackles won per 90 at age 27.
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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Kevin Danso
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Austria27yContract 2030
Tkl/901.84
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stablevs Ajayi: €20M more expensive · 5y younger
85% match
€22.0M
#2
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Chidozie Awaziem
Nantes · Ligue 1
Nigeria29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.60
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Ajayi: 3y younger
84% match
€3.0M
#3
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Dan Ballard
Sunderland · Premier League
Northern Ireland26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.67
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Ajayi: €18M more expensive · 6y younger
84% match
€20.0M
#4
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Hjalmar Ekdal
Burnley · Premier League
Sweden27yContract 2027
Tkl/901.40
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€6.0M
#5
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Jake O'Brien
Everton · Premier League
Republic of Ireland24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.66
KP/900.48
Aerial
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€16.0M
#6
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Joe Worrall
Burnley · Premier League
England29yContract 2028
Tkl/900.73
KP/900.18
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€4.0M
#7
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Michael Kayode
Brentford · Premier League
Italy21yContract 2030
Tkl/901.87
KP/900.99
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€35.0M
#8
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Max Alleyne
Manchester City · Premier League
England20y
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.14
Ball-Playing CBAerial
84% match
€8.0M
#9
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Chadi Riad
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Morocco22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€12.0M
#10
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Kristoffer Ajer
Brentford · Premier League
Norway28yContract 2028
Tkl/901.87
KP/900.26
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
€18.0M
#11
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James Hill
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
England24yContract 2026
Tkl/901.77
KP/900.61
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€15.0M
#12
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Malick Thiaw
Newcastle United · Premier League
Germany24yContract 2029
Tkl/901.29
KP/900.19
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
€45.0M
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Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Semi Ajayi.
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Who are the best alternatives to Semi Ajayi?▼
The top alternatives to Semi Ajayi based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Kevin Danso, Chidozie Awaziem, Dan Ballard, Hjalmar Ekdal, Jake O'Brien. 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 Semi Ajayi in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Semi Ajayi in 2026 include Kevin Danso (€22.0M), Chidozie Awaziem (€3.0M), Dan Ballard (€20.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Semi Ajayi play and who plays similarly?▼
Semi Ajayi plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Kevin Danso (Austria, €22.0M); Chidozie Awaziem (Nigeria, €3.0M); Dan Ballard (Northern Ireland, €20.0M); Hjalmar Ekdal (Sweden, €6.0M).
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.