AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Willean Lepo
Players most similar to Willean Lepo (Defender, €450K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Willean Lepo
- 1.Tyrese Simons97% DNA match·FC Eindhoven
- 2.Marco Rente97% DNA match·FC Groningen
- 3.Nils Butzen97% 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 Physical Stopper....”
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Physical Stopper
A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), central to possession (75 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Willean Lepo by playing style are:
- Tyrese Simons(97% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Marco Rente(97% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.7 aerials won/90, 63%).
- Nils Butzen(97% 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).
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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Tyrese Simons
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/902.16
KP/900.92
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Lepo: 6y younger
97% match
N/A
#2
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Marco Rente
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Germany29y
Tkl/901.77
KP/901.36
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#3
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Nils Butzen
Carl Zeiss Jena · Bundesliga
Germany33y
Tkl/902.16
KP/901.12
Physical Stopper
vs Lepo: 4y older
97% match
N/A
#4
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Lasse Flø
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.78
KP/900.89
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#5
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Patrick
Oratório · Liga Portugal
Brazil35y
Tkl/902.12
KP/901.11
Physical Stopper
96% match
N/A
#6
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Romario Rösch
VfL Bochum 1848 · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.62
KP/901.14
Physical Stopper
96% match
N/A
#7
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Marcus McCoy
Odense BK · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2028
Tkl/904.24
KP/900.50
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
#8
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Søren Eg Pedersen
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark23y
Tkl/902.95
KP/902.04
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#9
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S. Larsen
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark21yContract 2030
Tkl/902.55
KP/900.91
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip95% match
N/A
#10
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Terrence Douglas
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2026
Tkl/902.30
KP/900.57
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stable95% match
N/A
#11
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Jacob Linnet
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark31y
Tkl/902.14
KP/900.79
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable95% match
N/A
#12
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Thomas Cox
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2025
Tkl/902.88
KP/900.58
Physical StopperSmall Sample
95% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Willean Lepo?▼
The top alternatives to Willean Lepo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Tyrese Simons, Marco Rente, Nils Butzen, Lasse Flø, Patrick. 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 Willean Lepo in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Willean Lepo in 2026 include Tyrese Simons (N/A), Marco Rente (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 Willean Lepo play and who plays similarly?▼
Willean Lepo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Tyrese Simons (Netherlands, N/A); Marco Rente (Germany, N/A); Nils Butzen (Germany, N/A); Lasse Flø (Denmark, 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.