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Best Alternatives to Umidjan Yusup

Players most similar to Umidjan Yusup (Defender, €787K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Umidjan Yusup

  1. 1.Tijn Joosten99% DNA match·VVV-Venlo
  2. 2.Max Bruns99% DNA match·FC Twente
  3. 3.Cornelius Olsson99% DNA match·Aalborg BK

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

Press IntensityTop 25%

A Ball-Playing CB....

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerialSmall Sample

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in possession (70 passes/90), central to possession (83 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.7/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 873 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Umidjan Yusup by playing style are:

  • Tijn Joosten(99% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.3/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Max Bruns(99% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (9.1 final-third passes/90), central to possession (73 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.4/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 791 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Cornelius Olsson(99% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), heavily involved in possession (73 passes/90), central to possession (87 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (7.0/90).

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Umidjan Yusup
DefenderChina€787K
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Tijn Joosten
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands19y
Tkl/900.45
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Yusup: 3y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
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Max Bruns
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
99% match
N/A
#3
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Cornelius Olsson
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.29
KP/900.48
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
vs Yusup: 2y younger
99% match
N/A
#4
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Adamo Nagalo
Konyaspor · Super Lig
Ivory Coast23y
Tkl/901.21
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
99% match
€7.0M
#5
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Lukas Kirkegaard
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2028
Tkl/901.20
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
99% match
N/A
#6
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João Afonso
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Portugal35yContract 2026
Tkl/901.95
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
99% match
N/A
#7
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Julius Dirksen
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2027
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.33
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
99% match
N/A
#8
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Lars Bünning
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.75
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
#9
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Nemanja Nedić
Kolding IF · Superliga
Montenegro31y
Tkl/900.54
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
99% match
N/A
#10
M
Malthe Kristensen
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark21y
Tkl/900.98
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip
99% match
N/A
#11
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Or Israelov
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Israel21y
Tkl/900.65
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
#12
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Semih Güler
Kayserispor · Super Lig
Germany31y
Tkl/901.68
KP/900.21
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
99% match
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Umidjan Yusup?
The top alternatives to Umidjan Yusup based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Tijn Joosten, Max Bruns, Cornelius Olsson, Adamo Nagalo, Lukas Kirkegaard. 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 Umidjan Yusup in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Umidjan Yusup in 2026 include Tijn Joosten (N/A), Max Bruns (N/A), Cornelius Olsson (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Umidjan Yusup play and who plays similarly?
Umidjan Yusup plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Tijn Joosten (Netherlands, N/A); Max Bruns (Netherlands, N/A); Cornelius Olsson (Denmark, N/A); Adamo Nagalo (Ivory Coast, €7.0M).
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.