AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Reece Welch
Players most similar to Reece Welch (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Reece Welch
- 1.Pascal Klemens98% DNA match·Hertha BSC
- 2.Tim Knipping98% DNA match·Hessen Kassel
- 3.Kaiky Marques Naves97% DNA match·Alverca
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 Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CB
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.5 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (66% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league. The three most similar players to Reece Welch by playing style are:
- Pascal Klemens(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.
- Tim Knipping(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), commanding in the air (5.1 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.2 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (58% duel success).
- Kaiky Marques Naves(97% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.4 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), uses long balls frequently (11.5/90) and active off the ball (2.3 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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Pascal Klemens
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga
Germany21y
Tkl/902.35
KP/900.60
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#2
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Tim Knipping
Hessen Kassel · Bundesliga
Germany33y
Tkl/901.59
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Welch: 11y older
98% match
N/A
#3
K
Kaiky Marques Naves
Alverca · Liga Portugal
Brazil24yContract 2026
Tkl/902.42
KP/900.26
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Welch: 2y older
97% match
N/A
#4
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Jarno Janssen
IJsselmeervogels · Eredivisie
Netherlands25y
Tkl/902.59
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
97% match
N/A
#5
M
Mathys Tourraine
Clermont · Ligue 1
France25y
Tkl/900.90
KP/901.35
Ball-Playing CB
97% match
N/A
#6
Y
Yaya Bojang
Odense BK · Superliga
Gambia21yContract 2027
Tkl/903.97
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#7
D
Dylan Timber
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands26yContract 2026
Tkl/903.14
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#8
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Hamza Güreler
İstanbul Başakşehir · Super Lig
Turkey20y
Tkl/902.24
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
97% match
N/A
#9
C
Calvin Brackelmann
Paderborn · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2026
Tkl/903.38
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#10
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V. Sørensen
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark19y
Tkl/903.77
KP/900.22
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#11
M
Mees Hilgers
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands24y
Tkl/902.60
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CB
96% match
N/A
#12
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W. Glindtvad
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark19y
Tkl/902.14
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Reece Welch?▼
The top alternatives to Reece Welch based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Pascal Klemens, Tim Knipping, Kaiky Marques Naves, Jarno Janssen, 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 Reece Welch in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Reece Welch in 2026 include Pascal Klemens (N/A), Tim Knipping (N/A), Kaiky Marques Naves (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Reece Welch play and who plays similarly?▼
Reece Welch plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Pascal Klemens (Germany, N/A); Tim Knipping (Germany, N/A); Kaiky Marques Naves (Brazil, N/A); Jarno Janssen (Netherlands, 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.