AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Shurandy Sambo
Players most similar to Shurandy Sambo (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Shurandy Sambo by playing style are:
- Nordi Mukiele(99% match) — A Active Full-Back. 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 (61% duel success) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Christian Neiva Afonso(99% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), uses long balls frequently (5.7/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Aaron Wan-Bissaka(99% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90) and active off the ball (2.1 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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Nordi Mukiele
Sunderland · Premier League
France28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.37
KP/900.79
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
€15.0M
#2
C
Christian Neiva Afonso
AVS · Liga Portugal
Portugal31yContract 2026
Tkl/902.35
KP/900.93
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#3
A
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
West Ham United · Premier League
England28yContract 2031
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.84
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
€22.0M
#4
J
José Ángel Carmona
Sevilla · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2028
Tkl/902.34
KP/900.60
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
€12.0M
#5
J
Jesper Zwart
AZ · Eredivisie
Netherlands19y
Tkl/902.72
KP/901.06
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#6
B
Brooke Norton-Cuffy
Genoa · Serie A
England22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.84
KP/900.81
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable98% match
€16.0M
#7
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Arnau Martínez
Girona · La Liga
Spain22yContract 2027
Tkl/902.46
KP/900.72
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
€10.0M
#8
P
Pep Chavarría
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Spain27yContract 2030
Tkl/901.83
KP/900.80
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable98% match
€10.0M
#9
R
Rafita Garrido
Málaga · La Liga
Spain21y
Tkl/902.21
KP/900.59
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#10
J
Jure Balkovec
Fatih Karagümrük · Super Lig
Slovenia31y
Tkl/901.13
KP/900.77
Active Full-BackAerial
98% match
N/A
#11
Y
Yannick Leliendal
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/902.65
KP/900.73
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#12
P
Pau Navarro
Villarreal · La Liga
Spain20yContract 2030
Tkl/903.80
KP/900.27
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
€5.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Shurandy Sambo?▼
The top alternatives to Shurandy Sambo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nordi Mukiele, Christian Neiva Afonso, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, José Ángel Carmona, Jesper Zwart. 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 Shurandy Sambo in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Shurandy Sambo in 2026 include Nordi Mukiele (€15.0M), Christian Neiva Afonso (N/A), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (€22.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Shurandy Sambo play and who plays similarly?▼
Shurandy Sambo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nordi Mukiele (France, €15.0M); Christian Neiva Afonso (Portugal, N/A); Aaron Wan-Bissaka (England, €22.0M); José Ángel Carmona (Spain, €12.0M).
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.