AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Yoann Salmier
Players most similar to Yoann Salmier (Defender, €500K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Yoann Salmier
- 1.Louis Samson87% DNA match·RSV Eintracht
- 2.Mickaël Tirpan88% DNA match·Willem II
- 3.Finn Stam87% DNA match·Willem II
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 StopperAerialSmall Sample
A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.3 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (64% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.9/90). Note: this profile is based on 797 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Yoann Salmier by playing style are:
- Louis Samson(87% match) — Louis Samson is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.7 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.6 interceptions/90) and top 10% tackler in the league.
- Mickaël Tirpan(88% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90) and reads the game exceptionally (3.5 interceptions/90). Note: this profile is based on 569 minutes of playing time this season.
- Finn Stam(87% 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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Louis Samson
RSV Eintracht · Bundesliga
Germany30y
Tkl/903.74
KP/900.40
Physical Stopper
vs Salmier: 3y younger
87% match
N/A
#2
M
Mickaël Tirpan
Willem II · Super Lig
Belgium32y
Tkl/902.05
KP/900.00
Physical StopperSmall Sample
88% match
N/A
#3
F
Finn Stam
Willem II · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/902.60
KP/900.74
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Salmier: 10y younger
87% match
N/A
#4
J
Jonas David
Ulm · Bundesliga
Germany26y
Tkl/902.34
KP/900.18
Physical StopperAerial
87% match
N/A
#5
M
Mattia Viti
Fiorentina · Serie A
Italy24yContract 2026
Tkl/901.56
KP/900.52
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable87% match
€4.0M
#6
Y
Ygor Nogueira
Sabah · Liga Portugal
Brazil31y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
86% match
N/A
#7
L
Luca Marianucci
Torino · Serie A
Italy21yContract 2030
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.50
Physical StopperAerial
86% match
€7.5M
#8
F
Furkan Bayır
Göztepe · Super Lig
Turkey26yContract 2027
Tkl/901.32
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
87% match
N/A
#9
G
Giorgio Altare
Sampdoria · Serie A
Italy27yContract 2026
Tkl/902.49
KP/900.51
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip86% match
N/A
#10
A
Amir Absalem
Helmond Sport · Eredivisie
Netherlands28yContract 2026
Tkl/902.06
KP/901.87
Physical StopperSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot86% match
N/A
#11
I
Ismaël Boura
Troyes · Ligue 1
Comoros25y
Tkl/902.50
KP/901.02
Physical StopperSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable86% match
N/A
#12
T
Tarek Chahed
Magdeburg · Bundesliga
Germany29y
Tkl/901.98
KP/901.13
Physical StopperSmall Sample
87% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Yoann Salmier?▼
The top alternatives to Yoann Salmier based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Louis Samson, Mickaël Tirpan, Finn Stam, Jonas David, Mattia Viti. 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 Yoann Salmier in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Yoann Salmier in 2026 include Louis Samson (N/A), Mickaël Tirpan (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 Yoann Salmier play and who plays similarly?▼
Yoann Salmier plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Louis Samson (Germany, N/A); Mickaël Tirpan (Belgium, N/A); Finn Stam (Netherlands, N/A); Jonas David (Germany, 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.