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Best Alternatives to Séamus Coleman

Right BackRepublic of Ireland37y€300KFull profile →
Small Sample
2.15Tkl/90
0.40KP/90

Based on 671 min · 2023/2024 · Premier League · 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 Séamus Coleman

  1. Leo Shahar96% match

    Newcastle United · Premier League

  2. J. Timber80% match

    Arsenal · Premier League · €70.0M

  3. Reece James80% match

    Chelsea · Premier League · €60.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (58% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 671 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Séamus Coleman:

  • Leo Shahar(96% match) A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (62% duel success).
  • J. Timber(80% match) A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Reece James(80% match) A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), central to possession (85 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Séamus Coleman
DefenderRepublic of IrelandPremier League€300K

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Séamus Coleman?
The top alternatives to Séamus Coleman based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Leo Shahar, J. Timber, Reece James, Matheus Nunes, Pedro Porro . 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 Séamus Coleman in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Séamus Coleman in 2026 include Leo Shahar (N/A), J. Timber (€70.0M), Reece James (€60.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Séamus Coleman play and who plays similarly?
Séamus Coleman plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Leo Shahar (England, N/A); J. Timber (Netherlands, €70.0M); Reece James (England, €60.0M); Matheus Nunes (Portugal, €45.0M).
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.