
Based on 1,080 min · 2025/2026 · 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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Make Johnstone's card →Build XI with shortlist →Share cards ↓A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (83% success), penetrates with forward passing (9.2 final-third passes/90), reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (1.3 punches/90). However, he concedes frequently (2.00/90). The three closest DNA matches to Sam Johnstone:
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Newcastle United · Premier League
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