AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Timothée Pembélé
Players most similar to Timothée Pembélé (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Timothée Pembélé
- 1.Maurilio de Lannoy96% DNA match·TOP Oss
- 2.Francisco Miguel Teixeira Domingues96% DNA match·Moreirense
- 3.Precious Ugwu95% DNA match·FC Volendam
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
DribblesTop 5%
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“A Defender....”
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A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90). The three most similar players to Timothée Pembélé by playing style are:
- Maurilio de Lannoy(96% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.2/90).
- Francisco Miguel Teixeira Domingues(96% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.0 clearances/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.7/90).
- Precious Ugwu(95% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.0 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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Maurilio de Lannoy
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/902.15
KP/900.09
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
#2
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Francisco Miguel Teixeira Domingues
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Portugal24yContract 2029
Tkl/902.20
KP/900.78
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#3
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Precious Ugwu
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/902.34
KP/900.35
vs Pembélé: 3y younger
95% match
N/A
#4
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Cherrion Valerius
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/902.08
KP/900.59
95% match
N/A
#5
F
Francisco Edgar Chissumba Rodrigues
Alverca · Liga Portugal
Portugal20y
Tkl/902.21
KP/900.36
95% match
N/A
#6
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João Aurélio
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Portugal37y
Tkl/902.37
KP/900.57
95% match
N/A
#7
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Tiago Manso
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Portugal26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.41
KP/900.52
95% match
N/A
#8
T
Tiago Parreira Parente
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Portugal22y
Tkl/902.40
KP/900.37
Small Sample
95% match
N/A
#9
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Reda El Meliani
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
Tkl/903.33
KP/900.89
Small Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot94% match
N/A
#10
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Deron Payne
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/903.08
KP/900.29
94% match
N/A
#11
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Lucas Ahijado
Real Oviedo · La Liga
Spain31yContract 2026
Tkl/904.08
KP/900.74
94% match
N/A
#12
J
Javi Jiménez
UD Ibiza · La Liga
Spain30y
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.74
Reading Defender
94% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Timothée Pembélé?▼
The top alternatives to Timothée Pembélé based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Maurilio de Lannoy, Francisco Miguel Teixeira Domingues, Precious Ugwu, Cherrion Valerius, Francisco Edgar Chissumba Rodrigues. 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 Timothée Pembélé in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Timothée Pembélé in 2026 include Maurilio de Lannoy (N/A), Francisco Miguel Teixeira Domingues (N/A), Precious Ugwu (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Timothée Pembélé play and who plays similarly?▼
Timothée Pembélé plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Maurilio de Lannoy (Netherlands, N/A); Francisco Miguel Teixeira Domingues (Portugal, N/A); Precious Ugwu (Netherlands, N/A); Cherrion Valerius (Netherlands, 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.