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DefenderDenmark32yN/AFull profile →

Physical StopperAerial

0.90Tkl/90

0.10KP/90

Based on 934 min · 2022/2023 · Superliga · FULL

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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Playing Style Analysis

Physical StopperAerial

Alexander Ludwig is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.9 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.6 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (62% duel success). The three closest DNA matches to Alexander Ludwig:

H. Bonnesen(85% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.3 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (6.2/90).
Srdjan Kuzmic(85% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Oliver Bundgaard(85% match) — Oliver Kristensen is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels.

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Who are the best alternatives to Alexander Ludwig?▼

The top alternatives to Alexander Ludwig based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: H. Bonnesen, Srdjan Kuzmic, Oliver Bundgaard, Jonas David, Frederik Jäkel. 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 Alexander Ludwig in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Alexander Ludwig in 2026 include H. Bonnesen (N/A), Srdjan Kuzmic (N/A), Oliver Bundgaard (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Alexander Ludwig play and who plays similarly?▼

Alexander Ludwig plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include H. Bonnesen (Denmark, N/A); Srdjan Kuzmic (Slovenia, N/A); Oliver Bundgaard (Denmark, 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.

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