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Jeonbuk Motors· 2024 · K League 1 · FULL

Best Alternatives to Nana Boateng

Defensive MidfieldGhana32y€2.0MFull profile →

Ball-Winner

0.08KP/90

0.00G/90

0.08A/90

Based on 1,174 min · 2024 · K League 1 · 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 Nana Boateng

Daniel Boloca78% match
Sassuolo · Serie A · €5.0M
Doni Arifi83% match
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Winner

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy). The three closest DNA matches to Nana Boateng:

Daniel Boloca(78% match) — Daniel Boloca is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
Doni Arifi(83% match) — Doni Arifi is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option.
Ulrich Taffertshofer(83% match) — Ulrich Taffertshofer is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Daniel Boloca

Sassuolo · Serie A

Romania27yContract 2028

KP/900.43

G/900.00

Box-to-Box

vs Boateng: 5y younger

78% match

€5.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Nana Boateng?▼

The top alternatives to Nana Boateng based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Daniel Boloca, Doni Arifi, Ulrich Taffertshofer, Leon Avdullahu, Daan Huisman. 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 Nana Boateng in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Nana Boateng in 2026 include Daniel Boloca (€5.0M), Doni Arifi (N/A), Ulrich Taffertshofer (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Nana Boateng play and who plays similarly?▼

Nana Boateng plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Daniel Boloca (Romania, €5.0M); Doni Arifi (Finland, N/A); Ulrich Taffertshofer (Germany, N/A); Leon Avdullahu (Switzerland, €25.0M).

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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