AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Ahmed Kalosha
Players most similar to Ahmed Kalosha (Defender, €51K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Fabian Schär
Newcastle United · Premier League
Switzerland34yContract 2026
Tkl/901.16
KP/900.33
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
99% match
€6.0M
#2
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Dan Ballard
Sunderland · Premier League
Northern Ireland26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.39
KP/900.72
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
€20.0M
#3
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Jan Paul van Hecke
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Netherlands25yContract 2027
Tkl/901.52
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
€35.0M
#4
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Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool · Premier League
Netherlands34yContract 2027
Tkl/900.63
KP/900.37
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
€18.0M
#5
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Nikola Milenković
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Serbia28yContract 2029
Tkl/900.77
KP/900.03
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
€14.3M
#6
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Joachim Andersen
Fulham · Premier League
Denmark29yContract 2029
Tkl/901.40
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
€25.0M
#7
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Nathan Collins
Brentford · Premier League
Republic of Ireland24yContract 2029
Tkl/900.96
KP/900.37
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
€35.0M
#8
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Harry Maguire
Manchester United · Premier League
England33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.04
KP/900.16
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
€10.0M
#9
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Rúben Dias
Manchester City · Premier League
Portugal28yContract 2027
Tkl/900.61
KP/900.26
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
€60.0M
#10
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Michael Keane
Everton · Premier League
England33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.19
KP/900.04
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
€4.0M
#11
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Maxence Lacroix
Crystal Palace · Premier League
France25yContract 2029
Tkl/901.85
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
€35.0M
#12
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Marc Guéhi
Manchester City · Premier League
England25yContract 2026
Tkl/901.55
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
€65.0M
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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 Ahmed Kalosha.
Ask AI about Ahmed Kalosha →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Ahmed Kalosha?▼
The top alternatives to Ahmed Kalosha based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Fabian Schär, Dan Ballard, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Nikola Milenković. 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 Ahmed Kalosha in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Ahmed Kalosha in 2026 include Fabian Schär (€6.0M), Dan Ballard (€20.0M), Jan Paul van Hecke (€35.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Ahmed Kalosha play and who plays similarly?▼
Ahmed Kalosha plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Fabian Schär (Switzerland, €6.0M); Dan Ballard (Northern Ireland, €20.0M); Jan Paul van Hecke (Netherlands, €35.0M); Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands, €18.0M).
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.