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Best Alternatives to Alexander Scholz

Players most similar to Alexander Scholz (Defender, €500K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Alexander Scholz

  1. 1.Alexander Busch90% DNA match·Silkeborg IF
  2. 2.Mads Bech Sørensen87% DNA match·FC Midtjylland
  3. 3.Toni Leistner87% DNA match·Hertha BSC

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

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Alexander Scholz is a Ball-Playing CB....

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Playing Style Analysis

Reading DefenderAerial DefenderBall-Playing DefenderAerial Threat

Alexander Scholz is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.6 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (70% duel success), heavily involved in possession (65 passes/90), central to possession (82 touches/90), dominant in the air (3.6 aerials won/90, 65%) and uses long balls frequently (6.1/90). The three most similar players to Alexander Scholz by playing style are:

  • Alexander Busch(90% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.5 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), heavily involved in possession (65 passes/90), central to possession (79 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 675 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Mads Bech Sørensen(87% match)Mads Bech Sørensen is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (69% duel success), central to possession (72 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (7.9/90).
  • Toni Leistner(87% match)Toni Leistner is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.9 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (70% duel success).

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Alexander Scholz
DefenderDenmark€500K
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Alexander Busch
Silkeborg IF · Superliga
Denmark22yContract 2027
Tkl/903.55
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Scholz: 11y younger
90% match
N/A
#2
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Mads Bech Sørensen
FC Midtjylland · Superliga
Denmark27yContract 2027
Tkl/900.92
KP/900.37
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Scholz: 6y younger
87% match
N/A
#3
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Toni Leistner
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga
Germany35y
Tkl/900.60
KP/900.40
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Scholz: 2y older
87% match
N/A
#4
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Bjarne Pudel
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Germany25yContract 2028
Tkl/901.05
KP/900.35
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
87% match
N/A
#5
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Mats Köhlert
Brøndby IF · Superliga
Germany28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.29
KP/901.79
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: → Stable
87% match
N/A
#6
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José Fontán
Arouca · Liga Portugal
Spain26y
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.49
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
87% match
N/A
#7
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Joris Kramer
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands29yContract 2028
Tkl/900.80
KP/900.49
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
87% match
N/A
#8
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Álex Pastor
Málaga · La Liga
Spain26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
87% match
N/A
#9
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Luan Patrick
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Brazil24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.42
KP/900.14
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
86% match
N/A
#10
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M. Jacobsen
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
86% match
N/A
#11
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Marvin Young
Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/902.22
KP/900.41
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
86% match
N/A
#12
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Pablo Ramón
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain24y
Tkl/900.83
KP/900.28
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
86% match
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Alexander Scholz?
The top alternatives to Alexander Scholz based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Alexander Busch, Mads Bech Sørensen, Toni Leistner, Bjarne Pudel, Mats Köhlert. 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 Scholz in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Alexander Scholz in 2026 include Alexander Busch (N/A), Mads Bech Sørensen (N/A), Toni Leistner (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 Scholz play and who plays similarly?
Alexander Scholz plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Alexander Busch (Denmark, N/A); Mads Bech Sørensen (Denmark, N/A); Toni Leistner (Germany, N/A); Bjarne Pudel (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.