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Spezia· 2016/2017 · Chance Liga · FULL

Best Alternatives to Ales Mateju

DefenderCzech Republic30y€1.8MFull profile →

1.32Tkl/90

0.61KP/90

Based on 1,246 min · 2016/2017 · Chance Liga · 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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Top 3 alternatives to Ales Mateju

Justin Janitzek80% match
Wehen Wiesbaden · Bundesliga
Roko Jureskin79% match
Spartak Trnava · Serie A
Matthias Zimmermann

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Playing Style Analysis

Aleš Matějů is a Defender. Solid defensive option. The three closest DNA matches to Ales Mateju:

Justin Janitzek(80% match) — Justin Janitzek is a Defender. Solid defensive option. (Limited sample: 360 mins)
Roko Jureskin(79% match) — Roko Jureskin is a Defender. Solid defensive option. (Limited sample: 287 mins)
Matthias Zimmermann(79% match) — Matthias Zimmermann is a Defender. Solid defensive option.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Justin Janitzek

Wehen Wiesbaden · Bundesliga

vs Mateju: 8y younger

80% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Ales Mateju?▼

The top alternatives to Ales Mateju based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Justin Janitzek, Roko Jureskin, Matthias Zimmermann, Jonas Kehl, Henning Matriciani. 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 Ales Mateju in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ales Mateju in 2026 include Justin Janitzek (N/A), Roko Jureskin (N/A), Matthias Zimmermann (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ales Mateju play and who plays similarly?▼

Ales Mateju plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Justin Janitzek (Germany, N/A); Roko Jureskin (Croatia, N/A); Matthias Zimmermann (Germany, N/A); Jonas Kehl (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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