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Sandhausen· 2023/2024 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Benedikt Wimmer

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Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSmall Sample

1.00Tkl/90

0.00KP/90

Based on 720 min · 2023/2024 · 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 Benedikt Wimmer

Thomas Meißner99% match
Schweinfurt · Bundesliga
Stephan Ambrosius97% match
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Felix Hagmann98% match
DSC Arminia Bielefeld · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (62% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 720 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Benedikt Wimmer:

Thomas Meißner(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (62% duel success).
Stephan Ambrosius(97% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), uses long balls frequently (6.3/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Felix Hagmann(98% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (61% duel success), uses long balls frequently (6.0/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Benedikt Wimmer

DefenderGermanyBundesligaN/A

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Thomas Meißner

Schweinfurt · Bundesliga

Germany35y

Tkl/901.41

KP/900.20

Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample

vs Wimmer: 14y older

99% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Benedikt Wimmer?▼

The top alternatives to Benedikt Wimmer based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Thomas Meißner, Stephan Ambrosius, Felix Hagmann, Dayot Upamecano, Nico Schlotterbeck. 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 Benedikt Wimmer in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Benedikt Wimmer in 2026 include Thomas Meißner (N/A), Stephan Ambrosius (N/A), Felix Hagmann (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Benedikt Wimmer play and who plays similarly?▼

Benedikt Wimmer plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Thomas Meißner (Germany, N/A); Stephan Ambrosius (Ghana, N/A); Felix Hagmann (Germany, N/A); Dayot Upamecano (France, €70.0M).

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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