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FC Augsburg· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Arthur Chaves

Centre BackBrazil25y€5.0MFull profile →

Physical StopperAerialSmall Sample

2.06Tkl/90

0.33KP/90

Based on 829 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Arthur Chaves

Marcel Seegert96% match
Ulm · Bundesliga
Michael Schultz95% match
Rot-Weiss Essen · Bundesliga
Leopold Wurm95% match
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical StopperAerialSmall Sample

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.0 clearances/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.3/90). Note: this profile is based on 829 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Arthur Chaves:

Marcel Seegert(96% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90) and reads the game exceptionally (2.5 interceptions/90).
Michael Schultz(95% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (64% duel success).
Leopold Wurm(95% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (6.3/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Marcel Seegert

Ulm · Bundesliga

Germany32yContract 2027

Tkl/901.08

KP/900.54

Physical StopperAerial

vs Chaves: 7y older

96% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Arthur Chaves?▼

The top alternatives to Arthur Chaves based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marcel Seegert, Michael Schultz, Leopold Wurm, Dayot Upamecano, Nico Schlotterbeck. 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 Chaves in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Arthur Chaves in 2026 include Marcel Seegert (N/A), Michael Schultz (N/A), Leopold Wurm (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Arthur Chaves play and who plays similarly?▼

Arthur Chaves plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marcel Seegert (Germany, N/A); Michael Schultz (Germany, N/A); Leopold Wurm (Germany, N/A); Dayot Upamecano (France, €70.0M).

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.

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