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Wellington Phoenix· 2025/2026 · A-League Men · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Tim Payne

DefenderNew Zealand32yN/AFull profile →

Solid DefenderSmall Sample

0.61Tkl/90

1.13KP/90

Based on 880 min · 2025/2026 · A-League Men · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

Note: Top DNA style matches can come from lower leagues. We also surface A-League Men peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.

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Top 3 alternatives to Tim Payne

Jan-Hendrik Marx96% match
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Gonçalo Costa99% match
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Roger Hinojo

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid DefenderSmall Sample

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.51 assists/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 880 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Tim Payne:

Jan-Hendrik Marx(96% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90).
Gonçalo Costa(99% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Roger Hinojo(94% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Tim Payne

DefenderNew ZealandA-League MenN/A

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Jan-Hendrik Marx

Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga

Germany31yContract 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Tim Payne?▼

The top alternatives to Tim Payne based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jan-Hendrik Marx, Gonçalo Costa, Roger Hinojo, Vitalie Becker, Zachary Athekame. 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 Tim Payne in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Tim Payne in 2026 include Jan-Hendrik Marx (N/A), Gonçalo Costa (N/A), Roger Hinojo (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Tim Payne play and who plays similarly?▼

Tim Payne plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jan-Hendrik Marx (Germany, N/A); Gonçalo Costa (Portugal, N/A); Roger Hinojo (Spain, N/A); Vitalie Becker (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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