AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Zachary Athekame
Players most similar to Zachary Athekame (Defender, €8.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Zachary Athekame
- 1.Eus Waayers98% DNA match·Go Ahead Eagles
- 2.Simon Janssen98% DNA match·Excelsior
- 3.Raoul Petretta98% DNA match·Darmstadt 98
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.55 big chances/90). Note: this profile is based on 489 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Zachary Athekame by playing style are:
- Eus Waayers(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90). Note: this profile is based on 483 minutes of playing time this season.
- Simon Janssen(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 506 minutes of playing time this season.
- Raoul Petretta(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90). Note: this profile is based on 454 minutes of playing time this season.
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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Eus Waayers
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/901.25
KP/901.25
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#2
S
Simon Janssen
Excelsior · Eredivisie
Netherlands25y
Tkl/901.78
KP/901.07
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stablevs Athekame: 4y older
98% match
N/A
#3
R
Raoul Petretta
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Italy29y
Tkl/901.59
KP/901.19
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Athekame: 8y older
98% match
N/A
#4
A
Anton Donkor
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.55
KP/901.03
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#5
F
Frank Ronstadt
Viktoria Köln · Bundesliga
Germany28y
Tkl/901.59
KP/900.72
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#6
T
Travis Patterson
Aston Villa · Premier League
England20y
Tkl/900.51
KP/900.51
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#7
M
Mathias Løvik
Trabzonspor · Super Lig
Norway22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.65
KP/900.75
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable98% match
€4.0M
#8
M
Matheus Pereira
Toronto · Liga Portugal
Brazil25yContract 2028
Tkl/902.25
KP/901.00
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#9
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Luis Görlich
Ulm · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2027
Tkl/901.73
KP/901.08
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#10
J
Jannes Wieckhoff
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Germany25y
Tkl/902.76
KP/901.17
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#11
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L. Vallier
Nacional · Liga Portugal
France27y
Tkl/901.44
KP/901.68
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#12
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Derick Poloni
Farense · Liga Portugal
Brazil32y
Tkl/901.81
KP/901.19
Active Full-Back
97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Zachary Athekame?▼
The top alternatives to Zachary Athekame based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Eus Waayers, Simon Janssen, Raoul Petretta, Anton Donkor, Frank Ronstadt. 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 Zachary Athekame in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Zachary Athekame in 2026 include Eus Waayers (N/A), Simon Janssen (N/A), Raoul Petretta (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Zachary Athekame play and who plays similarly?▼
Zachary Athekame plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Eus Waayers (Netherlands, N/A); Simon Janssen (Netherlands, N/A); Raoul Petretta (Italy, N/A); Anton Donkor (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.