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Burnley· 2022/2023 · Eredivisie · FULL

Best Alternatives to Shurandy Sambo

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Based on 2,667 min · 2022/2023 · Eredivisie · FULL

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 Shurandy Sambo

Clint Essers82% match
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Roland Baas82% match
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Nathan Markelo82% match
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Playing Style Analysis

Shurandy Sambo is a Defender. Solid defensive option. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success). The three closest DNA matches to Shurandy Sambo:

Clint Essers(82% match) — Clint Essers is a Defender. Solid defensive option.
Roland Baas(82% match) — Roland Baas is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels.
Nathan Markelo(82% match) — Nathangelo Markelo is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels.

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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: Clint Essers, Roland Baas, Nathan Markelo, Marco Meyerhöfer, Henning Matriciani. 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 Clint Essers (N/A), Roland Baas (N/A), Nathan Markelo (N/A). 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 Clint Essers (Netherlands, N/A); Roland Baas (Netherlands, N/A); Nathan Markelo (Netherlands, N/A); Marco Meyerhöfer (Germany, N/A).

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.

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