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Bayer 04 Leverkusen· 2024/2025 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Axel Tape

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Solid DefenderSmall Sample

0.41Tkl/90

0.00KP/90

Based on 514 min · 2024/2025 · 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 Axel Tape

Tobias Müller86% match
Magdeburg · Bundesliga · €5.0M
Jenson Seelt86% match
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga · €5.0M
Rav van den Berg86% match
FC Köln · Bundesliga · €8.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid DefenderSmall Sample

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (96% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (84% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 514 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Axel Tape:

Tobias Müller(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (63 passes/90), central to possession (74 touches/90) and switches play with precision (5.9 long balls/90, 75% accuracy).
Jenson Seelt(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (9.5 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90), uses long balls frequently (5.0/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Rav van den Berg(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.5 clearances/90) and meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Tobias Müller

Magdeburg · Bundesliga

Germany31y

Tkl/901.65

KP/900.35

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSteady form

vs Tape: 13y older

86% match

€5.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Axel Tape?▼

The top alternatives to Axel Tape based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Tobias Müller, Jenson Seelt, Rav van den Berg, Niklas Kolbe, Arthur Theate. 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 Axel Tape in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Axel Tape in 2026 include Tobias Müller (€5.0M), Jenson Seelt (€5.0M), Rav van den Berg (€8.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Axel Tape play and who plays similarly?▼

Axel Tape plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Tobias Müller (Germany, €5.0M); Jenson Seelt (Netherlands, €5.0M); Rav van den Berg (Netherlands, €8.0M); Niklas Kolbe (Germany, €3.5M).

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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