AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to R. James
Players most similar to R. James (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to R. James
- 1.Boy Kemper100% DNA match·NAC Breda
- 2.Leonardo Rivas99% DNA match·AVS
- 3.Alagie Saine99% DNA match·Horsens
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“A Solid Defender....”
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Solid Defender
A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as uses long balls frequently (5.6/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to R. James by playing style are:
- Boy Kemper(100% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), uses long balls frequently (5.3/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Leonardo Rivas(99% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.5 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Alagie Saine(99% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
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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Boy Kemper
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands26y
Tkl/901.56
KP/901.20
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs James: 6y younger
100% match
N/A
#2
L
Leonardo Rivas
AVS · Liga Portugal
Paraguay24y
Tkl/902.49
KP/900.69
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs James: 8y younger
99% match
N/A
#3
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Alagie Saine
Horsens · Superliga
Gambia23yContract 2027
Tkl/900.94
KP/901.17
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs James: 9y younger
99% match
N/A
#4
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Yhoan Andzouana
Konyaspor · Super Lig
DR Congo29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.42
KP/901.17
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#5
C
C. Allen
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/900.90
KP/900.73
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#6
D
Dean James
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.93
KP/901.44
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#7
J
João Mendes
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Portugal26yContract 2028
Tkl/902.10
KP/900.80
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#8
V
Victor Rosendahl Dedes
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark23y
Tkl/901.69
KP/901.19
Solid Defender
97% match
N/A
#9
V
Vitalie Becker
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Germany21yContract 2027
Tkl/903.41
KP/901.00
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#10
H
Hjalte Bidstrup
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2029
Tkl/903.05
KP/901.22
Reading Defender
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#11
J
Julius Madsen
Horsens · Superliga
Denmark22yContract 2027
Tkl/903.19
KP/902.79
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#12
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Eric Voufack
Kolding IF · Superliga
Germany24y
Tkl/900.97
KP/901.29
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
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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 R. James.
Ask AI about R. James →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to R. James?▼
The top alternatives to R. James based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Boy Kemper, Leonardo Rivas, Alagie Saine, Yhoan Andzouana, C. Allen. 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 R. James in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to R. James in 2026 include Boy Kemper (N/A), Leonardo Rivas (N/A), Alagie Saine (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does R. James play and who plays similarly?▼
R. James plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Boy Kemper (Netherlands, N/A); Leonardo Rivas (Paraguay, N/A); Alagie Saine (Gambia, N/A); Yhoan Andzouana (DR Congo, 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.