AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Ola Aina
Players most similar to Ola Aina (Defender, €2.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Ola Aina
- 1.Michael Kayode86% DNA match·Brentford€35.0M
- 2.Ian Maatsen86% DNA match·Aston Villa€25.0M
- 3.Rayan Aït-Nouri86% DNA match·Manchester City€40.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Chances MissedTop 0%
“A Defender....”
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Aerial
A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.0 clearances/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Ola Aina by playing style are:
- Michael Kayode(86% 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.
- Ian Maatsen(86% 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.
- Rayan Aït-Nouri(86% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.2/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.1 successful tackles/90), central to possession (81 touches/90), active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 873 minutes of playing time this season.
Transfer Intelligence
Michael Kayode delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 1300% premium over Ola Aina , with 1.87 tackles won per 90 at age 21.
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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Michael Kayode
Brentford · Premier League
Italy21yContract 2030
Tkl/901.87
KP/900.99
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Aina : €33M more expensive · 8y younger
86% match
€35.0M
#2
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Ian Maatsen
Aston Villa · Premier League
Netherlands24yContract 2030
Tkl/902.33
KP/901.44
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Aina : €23M more expensive · 5y younger
86% match
€25.0M
#3
R
Rayan Aït-Nouri
Manchester City · Premier League
Algeria24yContract 2030
Tkl/903.20
KP/901.03
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stablevs Aina : €38M more expensive · 5y younger
86% match
€40.0M
#4
R
Riccardo Calafiori
Arsenal · Premier League
Italy23yContract 2029
Tkl/901.81
KP/900.34
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€50.0M
#5
R
Rico Henry
Brentford · Premier League
England28yContract 2026
Tkl/901.02
KP/900.27
86% match
€15.0M
#6
K
Kyle Walker-Peters
West Ham United · Premier League
England29yContract 2028
Tkl/903.19
KP/900.49
85% match
€13.0M
#7
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Nicolò Savona
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Italy23yContract 2030
Tkl/901.84
KP/900.61
84% match
€18.0M
#8
N
Neco Williams
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Wales25yContract 2029
Tkl/902.71
KP/901.07
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€25.0M
#9
K
Kenny Tete
Fulham · Premier League
Netherlands30yContract 2028
Tkl/903.26
KP/900.55
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€11.0M
#10
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Matty Cash
Aston Villa · Premier League
Poland28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.94
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€22.0M
#11
A
Antonee Robinson
Fulham · Premier League
United States28yContract 2028
Tkl/903.02
KP/901.37
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€25.0M
#12
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Calvin Verdonk
LOSC Lille · Ligue 1
Netherlands29yContract 2028
Tkl/903.05
KP/901.22
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
€3.0M
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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 Ola Aina .
Ask AI about Ola Aina →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Ola Aina ?▼
The top alternatives to Ola Aina based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Michael Kayode, Ian Maatsen, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Riccardo Calafiori, Rico Henry. 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 Ola Aina in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Ola Aina in 2026 include Michael Kayode (€35.0M), Ian Maatsen (€25.0M), Rayan Aït-Nouri (€40.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Ola Aina play and who plays similarly?▼
Ola Aina plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Michael Kayode (Italy, €35.0M); Ian Maatsen (Netherlands, €25.0M); Rayan Aït-Nouri (Algeria, €40.0M); Riccardo Calafiori (Italy, €50.0M).
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.