AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Arthur
Players most similar to Arthur (Defender, €7.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Arthur
- 1.Sebastian Sebulonsen85% DNA match·FC Köln€5.5M
- 2.Alexander Prass84% DNA match·TSG Hoffenheim€7.0M
- 3.Robin Koch84% DNA match·Eintracht Frankfurt€15.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
RT
Intelligence Verdict
InterceptionsTop 2%
???Bottom 0%
“A Active Full-Back....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
Active Full-Back
A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Arthur by playing style are:
- Sebastian Sebulonsen(85% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 688 minutes of playing time this season.
- Alexander Prass(84% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
- Robin Koch(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90), commanding in the air (8.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), dominant in the air (3.5 aerials won/90, 64%) and uses long balls frequently (7.1/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Sebastian Sebulonsen delivers 85% of the same playing style, at 21% lower cost (€5.5M vs €7.0M), with 0.81 tackles won per 90 at age 26.
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
S
Sebastian Sebulonsen
FC Köln · Bundesliga
Norway26yContract 2028
Tkl/900.81
KP/900.46
AerialSmall Sample
vs Arthur: 3y older
85% match
€5.5M
#2
A
Alexander Prass
TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga
Austria24yContract 2028
Tkl/902.22
KP/901.23
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€7.0M
#3
R
Robin Koch
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2030
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.08
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Arthur: €8M more expensive · 6y older
84% match
€15.0M
#4
K
Keita Kosugi
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Japan20yContract 2031
Tkl/902.46
KP/901.88
Active Full-Back
84% match
€6.0M
#5
A
Arthur Theate
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Belgium25yContract 2029
Tkl/902.42
KP/900.70
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
84% match
€20.0M
#6
N
Nathaniel Brown
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Germany22yContract 2030
Tkl/903.65
KP/901.22
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€35.0M
#7
N
Nico Schlotterbeck
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2027
Tkl/902.00
KP/900.89
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€55.0M
#8
E
Eric Smith
St. Pauli · Bundesliga
Sweden29yContract 2025
Tkl/901.03
KP/900.92
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
84% match
€5.0M
#9
W
Waldemar Anton
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2028
Tkl/902.33
KP/900.44
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€18.0M
#10
M
Maximilian Mittelstädt
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2028
Tkl/902.76
KP/901.91
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€18.0M
#11
R
Ramy Bensebaini
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Algeria31yContract 2027
Tkl/903.14
KP/900.12
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
84% match
€7.0M
#12
K
Koki Machida
TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga
Japan28y
Tkl/902.62
KP/901.66
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
84% match
€7.0M
⬡
Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Arthur.
Ask AI about Arthur →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Arthur?▼
The top alternatives to Arthur based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Sebastian Sebulonsen, Alexander Prass, Robin Koch, Keita Kosugi, Arthur Theate. 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 Arthur in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Arthur in 2026 include Sebastian Sebulonsen (€5.5M), Alexander Prass (€7.0M), Robin Koch (€15.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Arthur play and who plays similarly?▼
Arthur plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Sebastian Sebulonsen (Norway, €5.5M); Alexander Prass (Austria, €7.0M); Robin Koch (Germany, €15.0M); Keita Kosugi (Japan, €6.0M).
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.