AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Samuel Iling-Junior
Players most similar to Samuel Iling-Junior (Defender, €14.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Samuel Iling-Junior
- 1.Ian Maatsen84% DNA match·Aston Villa€25.0M
- 2.Matty Cash83% DNA match·Aston Villa€22.0M
- 3.Michael Kayode82% DNA match·Brentford€35.0M
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 a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90). The three most similar players to Samuel Iling-Junior by playing style are:
- Ian Maatsen(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), central to possession (72 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Matty Cash(83% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90) and meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy).
- Michael Kayode(82% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Transfer Intelligence
Ian Maatsen delivers 84% of the same playing style, at a 79% premium over Samuel Iling-Junior, with 2.33 tackles won per 90 at age 24.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
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Ian Maatsen
Aston Villa · Premier League
Netherlands24yContract 2030
Tkl/902.33
KP/901.44
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Iling-Junior: €11M more expensive · 2y older
84% match
€25.0M
#2
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Matty Cash
Aston Villa · Premier League
Poland28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.94
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Iling-Junior: €8M more expensive · 6y older
83% match
€22.0M
#3
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Michael Kayode
Brentford · Premier League
Italy21yContract 2030
Tkl/901.87
KP/900.99
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Iling-Junior: €21M more expensive
82% match
€35.0M
#4
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Nico O'Reilly
Manchester City · Premier League
England21yContract 2028
Tkl/902.43
KP/900.81
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
€40.0M
#5
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Brooke Norton-Cuffy
Genoa · Serie A
England22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.73
KP/900.71
83% match
€16.0M
#6
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Jayden Bogle
Leeds United · Premier League
England25yContract 2028
Tkl/902.08
KP/900.69
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€10.0M
#7
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Neco Williams
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Wales25yContract 2029
Tkl/902.71
KP/901.07
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€25.0M
#8
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Myles Lewis-Skelly
Arsenal · Premier League
England19yContract 2030
Tkl/900.89
KP/901.18
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€40.0M
#9
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Axel Tuanzebe
Burnley · Premier League
England28y
Tkl/901.14
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
83% match
€5.0M
#10
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Ryan Sessegnon
Fulham · Premier League
England25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.37
KP/900.69
82% match
€20.0M
#11
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Josh Acheampong
Chelsea · Premier League
England20yContract 2029
Tkl/901.54
KP/900.31
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
€20.0M
#12
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Rico Henry
Brentford · Premier League
England28yContract 2026
Tkl/901.02
KP/900.27
82% match
€15.0M
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
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 Samuel Iling-Junior.
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Who are the best alternatives to Samuel Iling-Junior?▼
The top alternatives to Samuel Iling-Junior based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ian Maatsen, Matty Cash, Michael Kayode, Nico O'Reilly, Brooke Norton-Cuffy. 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 Samuel Iling-Junior in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Samuel Iling-Junior in 2026 include Ian Maatsen (€25.0M), Matty Cash (€22.0M), Michael Kayode (€35.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Samuel Iling-Junior play and who plays similarly?▼
Samuel Iling-Junior plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ian Maatsen (Netherlands, €25.0M); Matty Cash (Poland, €22.0M); Michael Kayode (Italy, €35.0M); Nico O'Reilly (England, €40.0M).
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.