AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Willy Boly
Players most similar to Willy Boly (Defender, €2.6M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Willy Boly
- 1.Maximilian Kilman86% DNA match·West Ham United€22.0M
- 2.David Møller Wolfe85% DNA match·Wolverhampton Wanderers€10.0M
- 3.Michael Keane84% DNA match·Everton€4.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
GoalsTop 12%
“A Physical Stopper....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
Physical StopperAerial
A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.2 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league. The three most similar players to Willy Boly by playing style are:
- Maximilian Kilman(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (6.4 clearances/90) and meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy).
- David Møller Wolfe(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and wins the physical battle (58% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 889 minutes of playing time this season.
- Michael Keane(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.1 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success) and dominant in the air (4.0 aerials won/90, 62%).
Transfer Intelligence
Maximilian Kilman delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 746% premium over Willy Boly, with 0.92 tackles won per 90 at age 28.
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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Maximilian Kilman
West Ham United · Premier League
England28yContract 2031
Tkl/900.92
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Boly: €19M more expensive · 7y younger
86% match
€22.0M
#2
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David Møller Wolfe
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Norway24yContract 2030
Tkl/900.91
KP/900.81
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Boly: €7M more expensive · 11y younger
85% match
€10.0M
#3
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Michael Keane
Everton · Premier League
England33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.27
KP/900.04
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Boly: 2y younger
84% match
€4.0M
#4
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Jair Cunha
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Brazil21yContract 2030
Tkl/901.61
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€12.0M
#5
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Tyrone Mings
Aston Villa · Premier League
England33yContract 2027
Tkl/900.29
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
€4.0M
#6
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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
#7
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Matheus Nunes
Manchester City · Premier League
Portugal27yContract 2028
Tkl/901.89
KP/900.93
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€45.0M
#8
J
Jaka Bijol
Leeds United · Premier League
Slovenia27yContract 2030
Tkl/901.30
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€18.0M
#9
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Dan Ballard
Sunderland · Premier League
Northern Ireland26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.67
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€20.0M
#10
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Malick Thiaw
Newcastle United · Premier League
Germany24yContract 2029
Tkl/901.29
KP/900.19
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
€45.0M
#11
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James Hill
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
England24yContract 2026
Tkl/901.77
KP/900.61
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€15.0M
#12
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Jayden Bogle
Leeds United · Premier League
England25yContract 2028
Tkl/902.08
KP/900.69
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€10.0M
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Willy Boly.
Ask AI about Willy Boly →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Willy Boly?▼
The top alternatives to Willy Boly based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Maximilian Kilman, David Møller Wolfe, Michael Keane, Jair Cunha , Tyrone Mings. 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 Willy Boly in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Willy Boly in 2026 include Maximilian Kilman (€22.0M), David Møller Wolfe (€10.0M), Michael Keane (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Willy Boly play and who plays similarly?▼
Willy Boly plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Maximilian Kilman (England, €22.0M); David Møller Wolfe (Norway, €10.0M); Michael Keane (England, €4.0M); Jair Cunha (Brazil, €12.0M).
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.