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Hull City· 2025/2026 · Championship · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Semi Ajayi

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Physical StopperAerial

1.57Tkl/90

0.20KP/90

Based on 1,833 min · 2025/2026 · Championship · 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 Semi Ajayi

Nils Zätterström84% match
Genoa · Serie A · €3.0M
Chidozie Awaziem84% match
Nantes · Ligue 1 · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical StopperAerial

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.5 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (68% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.3/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Semi Ajayi:

Nils Zätterström(84% 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).
Chidozie Awaziem(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.3 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), uses long balls frequently (10.3/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
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).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Nils Zätterström

Genoa · Serie A

Sweden21yContract 2026

Tkl/900.99

KP/900.00

Ball-Playing CBAerial

vs Ajayi: 11y younger

84% match

€3.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Semi Ajayi?▼

The top alternatives to Semi Ajayi based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nils Zätterström, Chidozie Awaziem, Joe Worrall, Kevin Danso, Dan Ballard. 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 Nils Zätterström (€3.0M), Chidozie Awaziem (€3.0M), Joe Worrall (€4.0M). 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 Nils Zätterström (Sweden, €3.0M); Chidozie Awaziem (Nigeria, €3.0M); Joe Worrall (England, €4.0M); Kevin Danso (Austria, €22.0M).

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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