AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Victor Lindelöf
Players most similar to Victor Lindelöf (Defender, €6.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Victor Lindelöf
- 1.Joachim Andersen86% DNA match·Fulham€25.0M
- 2.Diogo Dalot85% DNA match·Manchester United€30.0M
- 3.Logan Costa85% DNA match·Villarreal€18.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Chances MissedTop 0%
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSmall Sample
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (71% duel success) and heavily involved in possession (62 passes/90). Note: this profile is based on 825 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Victor Lindelöf by playing style are:
- Joachim Andersen(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), heavily involved in possession (71 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.1 final-third passes/90), central to possession (86 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (11.3/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Diogo Dalot(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Logan Costa(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (7.0/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Joachim Andersen delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 317% premium over Victor Lindelöf, with 1.41 tackles won per 90 at age 29.
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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Joachim Andersen
Fulham · Premier League
Denmark29yContract 2029
Tkl/901.41
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stablevs Lindelöf: €19M more expensive · 2y younger
86% match
€25.0M
#2
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Diogo Dalot
Manchester United · Premier League
Portugal27yContract 2028
Tkl/901.75
KP/901.00
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Lindelöf: €24M more expensive · 4y younger
85% match
€30.0M
#3
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Logan Costa
Villarreal · La Liga
Cape Verde25yContract 2030
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CB
vs Lindelöf: €12M more expensive · 6y younger
85% match
€18.0M
#4
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Lisandro Martínez
Manchester United · Premier League
Argentina28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.37
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
86% match
€35.0M
#5
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Leny Yoro
Manchester United · Premier League
France20yContract 2029
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.21
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€55.0M
#6
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Luke Shaw
Manchester United · Premier League
England30yContract 2027
Tkl/902.15
KP/900.47
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€10.0M
#7
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Rúben Dias
Manchester City · Premier League
Portugal28yContract 2027
Tkl/900.61
KP/900.26
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€60.0M
#8
W
William Saliba
Arsenal · Premier League
France25yContract 2027
Tkl/901.28
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€90.0M
#9
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Ezri Konsa
Aston Villa · Premier League
England28yContract 2028
Tkl/900.67
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€40.0M
#10
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Eric Bailly
Real Oviedo · La Liga
Ivory Coast32yContract 2027
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
84% match
€38.0M
#11
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Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool · Premier League
Netherlands34yContract 2027
Tkl/900.61
KP/900.31
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€18.0M
#12
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Éder Militão
Real Madrid · La Liga
Brazil28yContract 2028
Tkl/901.83
KP/900.66
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€25.0M
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Ask AI about Victor Lindelöf →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Victor Lindelöf?▼
The top alternatives to Victor Lindelöf based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Joachim Andersen, Diogo Dalot, Logan Costa, Lisandro Martínez, Leny Yoro. 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 Victor Lindelöf in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Victor Lindelöf in 2026 include Joachim Andersen (€25.0M), Diogo Dalot (€30.0M), Logan Costa (€18.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Victor Lindelöf play and who plays similarly?▼
Victor Lindelöf plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Joachim Andersen (Denmark, €25.0M); Diogo Dalot (Portugal, €30.0M); Logan Costa (Cape Verde, €18.0M); Lisandro Martínez (Argentina, €35.0M).
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.