AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Wesley
Players most similar to Wesley (Defender, €4.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Wesley
- 1.Wesley81% DNA match·Roma€35.0M
- 2.Romario Rösch75% DNA match·VfL Bochum 1848
- 3.Nils Butzen75% DNA match·Carl Zeiss Jena
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CB
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success). The three most similar players to Wesley by playing style are:
- Wesley(81% match) — Wesley is the rare defender in Serie A who looks more dangerous going forward than most midfielders, yet earns his place through relentless ball-winning. His 0.17 goals per 90 ranks in the top 10% among defenders in the league—a number that belongs on a striker's report, not a backline profile. His tackles won rate sits in the same elite tier, meaning this isn't an attacking defender who neglects his defensive duties; he genuinely does both.
- Romario Rösch(75% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.57 big chances/90) and top 10% tackler in the league.
- Nils Butzen(75% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success).
Transfer Intelligence
Wesley delivers 81% of the same playing style, at a 775% premium over Wesley, with 2.02 tackles won per 90 at age 22.
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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Wesley
Roma · Serie A
Brazil22yContract 2030
Tkl/902.02
KP/901.29
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Wesley: €31M more expensive · 4y younger
81% match
€35.0M
#2
R
Romario Rösch
VfL Bochum 1848 · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.62
KP/901.14
Physical Stopper
75% match
N/A
#3
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Nils Butzen
Carl Zeiss Jena · Bundesliga
Germany33y
Tkl/902.16
KP/901.12
Physical Stopper
vs Wesley: 7y older
75% match
N/A
#4
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Maurilio de Lannoy
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/902.15
KP/900.09
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip75% match
N/A
#5
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Guus Joppen
De Treffers · Eredivisie
Netherlands36y
Tkl/901.43
KP/900.13
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
75% match
N/A
#6
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S. Larsen
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark21yContract 2030
Tkl/902.55
KP/900.91
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip75% match
N/A
#7
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Dean van der Sluys
Kozakken Boys · Eredivisie
Netherlands30y
Tkl/901.49
KP/900.87
Solid Defender
75% match
N/A
#8
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Damian van der Haar
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Netherlands22yContract 2028
Tkl/901.75
KP/900.72
Solid Defender
75% match
N/A
#9
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Patrick
Oratório · Liga Portugal
Brazil35y
Tkl/902.12
KP/901.11
Physical Stopper
75% match
N/A
#10
M
Maximilian Dietz
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Germany24y
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dip75% match
N/A
#11
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Daniel Johansen
KÍ · Superliga
Faroe Islands27y
Tkl/901.64
KP/902.18
Solid Defender
75% match
N/A
#12
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Robin Yalçın
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Germany32y
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dip75% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Wesley?▼
The top alternatives to Wesley based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Wesley, Romario Rösch, Nils Butzen, Maurilio de Lannoy, Guus Joppen. 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 Wesley in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Wesley in 2026 include Wesley (€35.0M), Romario Rösch (N/A), Nils Butzen (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Wesley play and who plays similarly?▼
Wesley plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Wesley (Brazil, €35.0M); Romario Rösch (Germany, N/A); Nils Butzen (Germany, N/A); Maurilio de Lannoy (Netherlands, 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.