
Best Alternatives to Sam Byram
Based on 1,024 min · 2021/2022 · Premier League · FULL
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.
Top 3 alternatives to Sam Byram
- Marc Cucurella80% match
Chelsea · Premier League · €50.0M
- Riccardo Calafiori80% match
Arsenal · Premier League · €50.0M
- Rayan Aït-Nouri80% match
Manchester City · Premier League · €40.0M
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Sam Byram is a Defender. Solid defensive option. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90). The three closest DNA matches to Sam Byram:
- Marc Cucurella(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Riccardo Calafiori(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Rayan Aït-Nouri(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), central to possession (81 touches/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
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