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Al Kholood· 2025/2026 · Pro League · FULL

Best Alternatives to William Troost-Ekong

Centre BackNigeria32y€1.2MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerial

0.74Tkl/90

0.17KP/90

Based on 1,088 min · 2025/2026 · Pro League · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to William Troost-Ekong

Chidozie Awaziem76% match
Nantes · Ligue 1 · €3.0M
Martin Valjent77% match
Mallorca · La Liga · €4.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

Troost-Ekong remains the quintessential stabilizing veteran whose value The three closest DNA matches to William Troost-Ekong:

Chidozie Awaziem(76% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.3 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), uses long balls frequently (10.3/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Martin Valjent(77% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (6.6/90).
James Tarkowski(77% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.5 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (68% duel success), dominant in the air (4.0 aerials won/90, 68%) and uses long balls frequently (6.6/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Chidozie Awaziem

Nantes · Ligue 1

Nigeria29yContract 2028

Tkl/901.12

KP/900.40

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingIn form ↑

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76% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to William Troost-Ekong?▼

The top alternatives to William Troost-Ekong based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Chidozie Awaziem, Martin Valjent, James Tarkowski, Jean-Clair Todibo, Maxence Lacroix. 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 William Troost-Ekong in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to William Troost-Ekong in 2026 include Chidozie Awaziem (€3.0M), Martin Valjent (€4.5M), James Tarkowski (€7.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does William Troost-Ekong play and who plays similarly?▼

William Troost-Ekong plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Chidozie Awaziem (Nigeria, €3.0M); Martin Valjent (Slovakia, €4.5M); James Tarkowski (England, €7.0M); Jean-Clair Todibo (France, €23.0M).

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.

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