AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Tiago Ilori
Players most similar to Tiago Ilori (Defender, €220K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Tiago Ilori
- 1.Niko Koulis98% DNA match·Preußen Münster
- 2.Daniel Denoon98% DNA match·Pisa
- 3.Jonas Jensen-Abbew98% DNA match·AGF
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSmall Sample
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and heavily involved in possession (82 passes/90). Note: this profile is based on 558 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Tiago Ilori by playing style are:
- Niko Koulis(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 819 minutes of playing time this season.
- Daniel Denoon(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (65% duel success), draws fouls effectively (2.5/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 686 minutes of playing time this season.
- Jonas Jensen-Abbew(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (62 passes/90), central to possession (71 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (7.2/90). Note: this profile is based on 869 minutes of playing time this season.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
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Niko Koulis
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Germany27y
Tkl/901.37
KP/900.39
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Ilori: 6y younger
98% match
N/A
#2
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Daniel Denoon
Pisa · Serie A
Switzerland22yContract 2026
Tkl/901.57
KP/900.26
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
vs Ilori: 11y younger
98% match
N/A
#3
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Jonas Jensen-Abbew
AGF · Superliga
Denmark24y
Tkl/900.83
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Ilori: 9y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
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Erik Nissen
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark29y
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
98% match
N/A
#5
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El Chadaille Bitshiabu
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
France20yContract 2029
Tkl/901.41
KP/900.47
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
98% match
€15.0M
#6
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Or Israelov
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Israel21y
Tkl/900.65
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
98% match
N/A
#7
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Cornelius Olsson
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.29
KP/900.48
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#8
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Bahadır Öztürk
Antalyaspor · Super Lig
Turkey30yContract 2026
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#9
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D. Boly
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
France17y
Tkl/901.40
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#10
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José Julián Martínez Crisanto
Alverca · Liga Portugal
Honduras22y
Tkl/901.90
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#11
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Lukas Kirkegaard
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2028
Tkl/901.20
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#12
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Max Bruns
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Tiago Ilori?▼
The top alternatives to Tiago Ilori based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Niko Koulis, Daniel Denoon, Jonas Jensen-Abbew, Erik Nissen, El Chadaille Bitshiabu. 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 Tiago Ilori in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Tiago Ilori in 2026 include Niko Koulis (N/A), Daniel Denoon (N/A), Jonas Jensen-Abbew (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Tiago Ilori play and who plays similarly?▼
Tiago Ilori plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Niko Koulis (Germany, N/A); Daniel Denoon (Switzerland, N/A); Jonas Jensen-Abbew (Denmark, N/A); Erik Nissen (Denmark, 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.