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Millwall· 2025/2026 · Championship · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ryan Leonard

Right BackEngland34y€1.1MFull profile →

Active Full-Back

2.85Tkl/90

0.62KP/90

Based on 1,608 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 Ryan Leonard

Elias Jelert85% match
Le Havre · Ligue 1 · €5.0M
Jake O'Brien83% match
Everton · Premier League · €16.0M
Jackson Tchatchoua83% match
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League · €12.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-Back

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (12.1 final-third passes/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), uses long balls frequently (8.7/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Ryan Leonard:

Elias Jelert(85% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (62% duel success).
Jake O'Brien(83% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.3 aerials won/90, 64%).
Jackson Tchatchoua(83% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Elias Jelert

Le Havre · Ligue 1

Denmark23yContract 2026

Tkl/901.68

KP/901.68

Small Sample

vs Leonard: 11y younger

85% match

€5.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Ryan Leonard?▼

The top alternatives to Ryan Leonard based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Elias Jelert, Jake O'Brien, Jackson Tchatchoua, Andrés García, Mathys Tourraine. 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 Ryan Leonard in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ryan Leonard in 2026 include Elias Jelert (€5.0M), Jake O'Brien (€16.0M), Jackson Tchatchoua (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ryan Leonard play and who plays similarly?▼

Ryan Leonard plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Elias Jelert (Denmark, €5.0M); Jake O'Brien (Republic of Ireland, €16.0M); Jackson Tchatchoua (Belgium, €12.0M); Andrés García (Spain, €7.0M).

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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