AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Andreas Poulsen
Players most similar to Andreas Poulsen (Defender, €100K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
A Reading Defender in Superliga. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Andreas Poulsen by playing style are:
- Magnus Fredslund(98% match) — A Reading Defender in Superliga. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.0 final-third passes/90), central to possession (76 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.9/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
- T. Klysner(98% match) — A Reading Defender in Superliga. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- O. Buur(97% match) — A Reading Defender in Superliga. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
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
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Magnus Fredslund
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark33y
Tkl/902.48
KP/902.25
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#2
T
T. Klysner
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Denmark24yContract 2027
Tkl/901.74
KP/901.24
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#3
O
O. Buur
Lyngby Boldklub · Superliga
Denmark27yContract 2026
Tkl/901.20
KP/901.03
Reading Defender
97% match
N/A
#4
A
Ari Leifsson
Kolding IF · Superliga
Iceland27y
Tkl/901.07
KP/900.14
Reading Defender
96% match
N/A
#5
L
Luka Hujber
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Croatia26y
Tkl/903.42
KP/900.77
Reading DefenderAerial
95% match
N/A
#6
V
Victor Bak
FC Midtjylland · Superliga
Denmark22yContract 2027
Tkl/902.57
KP/900.86
Reading Defender
Last 5: → Stable95% match
N/A
#7
F
Furkan Orak
Rizespor · Super Lig
Turkey24y
Tkl/901.43
KP/901.73
Reading Defender
94% match
N/A
#8
I
Ivan Milicevic
Horsens · Superliga
Bosnia and Herzegovina27y
Tkl/902.03
KP/902.13
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dip93% match
N/A
#9
J
Jhon Espinoza
Kasımpaşa · Super Lig
27y
Tkl/901.45
KP/900.81
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
92% match
N/A
#10
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Hjalte Bidstrup
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2029
Tkl/903.05
KP/901.22
Solid DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stable92% match
N/A
#11
A
Alagie Saine
Horsens · Superliga
Gambia23yContract 2027
Tkl/900.94
KP/901.17
Solid Defender
92% match
N/A
#12
V
Victor Rosendahl Dedes
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark23y
Tkl/901.69
KP/901.19
Solid Defender
92% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Andreas Poulsen?▼
The top alternatives to Andreas Poulsen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Magnus Fredslund, T. Klysner, O. Buur, Ari Leifsson, Luka Hujber. 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 Andreas Poulsen in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Andreas Poulsen in 2026 include Magnus Fredslund (N/A), T. Klysner (N/A), O. Buur (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Andreas Poulsen play and who plays similarly?▼
Andreas Poulsen plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Magnus Fredslund (Denmark, N/A); T. Klysner (Denmark, N/A); O. Buur (Denmark, N/A); Ari Leifsson (Iceland, 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.