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Kocaelispor· 2025/2026 · Super Lig · FULL

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Ball-Playing CBAerial

1.52Tkl/90

0.38KP/90

Based on 1,375 min · 2025/2026 · Super Lig · 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 Botond Balogh

Josip Calusic86% match
Konyaspor · Super Lig
Lautaro Giannetti86% match
Antalyaspor · Super Lig
Mustafa Eser85% match
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

Botond Balogh is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (7.5/90). The three closest DNA matches to Botond Balogh:

Josip Calusic(86% match) — Josip Ćalušić is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.
Lautaro Giannetti(86% match) — Lautaro Gianetti is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.
Mustafa Eser(85% match) — Mustafa Eser is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Josip Calusic

Konyaspor · Super Lig

Croatia32yContract 2026

Tkl/900.61

KP/900.31

Reading DefenderAerial Defender

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86% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Botond Balogh?▼

The top alternatives to Botond Balogh based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Josip Calusic, Lautaro Giannetti, Mustafa Eser, Tomislav Glumac, Lukas Boeder. 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 Botond Balogh in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Botond Balogh in 2026 include Josip Calusic (N/A), Lautaro Giannetti (N/A), Mustafa Eser (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Botond Balogh play and who plays similarly?▼

Botond Balogh plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Josip Calusic (Croatia, N/A); Lautaro Giannetti (Argentina, N/A); Mustafa Eser (Turkey, N/A); Tomislav Glumac (Croatia, N/A).

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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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