AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Yuta Nakayama
Players most similar to Yuta Nakayama (Defender, €1.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Yuta Nakayama
- 1.Jonas David87% DNA match·Ulm
- 2.Marco Moreno86% DNA match·SD Eibar
- 3.Finn Stam86% DNA match·Willem II
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“Yuta Nakayama is a Physical Stopper....”
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Physical Stopper
Yuta Nakayama is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (57% duel success), dominant in the air (3.3 aerials won/90, 68%) and uses long balls frequently (5.0/90). The three most similar players to Yuta Nakayama by playing style are:
- Jonas David(87% match) — Jonas David is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.2 clearances/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.7/90).
- Marco Moreno(86% match) — Marco Moreno Ojeda is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.5 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (7.7/90).
- Finn Stam(86% match) — Finn Stam is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.9 clearances/90) and wins the physical battle (58% 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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Jonas David
Ulm · Bundesliga
Germany26y
Tkl/902.34
KP/900.18
Physical StopperAerial
vs Nakayama: 3y younger
87% match
N/A
#2
M
Marco Moreno
SD Eibar · Liga Portugal
Spain25yContract 2027
Tkl/900.65
KP/900.08
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Nakayama: 4y younger
86% match
N/A
#3
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Finn Stam
Willem II · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/902.60
KP/900.74
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Nakayama: 6y younger
86% match
N/A
#4
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Nathan Markelo
Vitesse · Eredivisie
Netherlands27yContract 2027
Tkl/903.22
KP/900.78
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable86% match
N/A
#5
O
Oliver Bundgaard
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark24yContract 2026
Tkl/903.20
KP/900.91
Physical StopperSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable86% match
N/A
#6
H
Hasan Kuruçay
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Denmark28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.88
KP/900.09
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
#7
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Guus Offerhaus
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands25yContract 2026
Tkl/901.24
KP/901.00
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
#8
D
Dimitrios Goutas
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
Greece32yContract 2027
Tkl/901.24
KP/900.06
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
N/A
#9
L
Leopold Wurm
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany20y
Tkl/902.38
KP/900.30
Physical StopperAerial
84% match
N/A
#10
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Simon Scherder
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Germany33y
Tkl/901.27
KP/900.42
Physical Stopper
85% match
N/A
#11
G
Gonçalo Silva
Noah · Liga Portugal
Portugal34y
Tkl/900.50
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
84% match
N/A
#12
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Aaron Appindangoyé
Kocaelispor · Super Lig
Gabon34y
Tkl/900.76
KP/900.31
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Yuta Nakayama?▼
The top alternatives to Yuta Nakayama based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jonas David, Marco Moreno, Finn Stam, Nathan Markelo, Oliver Bundgaard. 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 Yuta Nakayama in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Yuta Nakayama in 2026 include Jonas David (N/A), Marco Moreno (N/A), Finn Stam (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Yuta Nakayama play and who plays similarly?▼
Yuta Nakayama plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jonas David (Germany, N/A); Marco Moreno (Spain, N/A); Finn Stam (Netherlands, N/A); Nathan Markelo (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.