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Paderborn· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Calvin Brackelmann

DefenderGermany26yN/AFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerial

3.38Tkl/90

0.38KP/90

Based on 2,022 min · 2025/2026 · 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 Calvin Brackelmann

Tim Oberdorf99% match
Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga
Claudio Kammerknecht98% match
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Jean Hugonet98% match
Magdeburg · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (10.5 final-third passes/90), uses long balls frequently (11.8/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Calvin Brackelmann:

Tim Oberdorf(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.4 final-third passes/90), central to possession (72 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (8.7/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Claudio Kammerknecht(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.2 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.8 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (70% duel success), heavily involved in possession (72 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.1 final-third passes/90), central to possession (96 touches/90), strong in aerial duels (3.2 aerials won/90), uses long balls frequently (7.4/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.2/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league.
Jean Hugonet(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (66% duel success), heavily involved in possession (63 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.4 final-third passes/90), central to possession (82 touches/90), dominant in the air (3.8 aerials won/90, 65%), uses long balls frequently (10.3/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Tim Oberdorf

Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga

Germany29yContract 2026

Tkl/901.73

KP/900.49

Ball-Playing CBAerialSteady form

vs Brackelmann: 3y older

99% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Calvin Brackelmann?▼

The top alternatives to Calvin Brackelmann based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Tim Oberdorf, Claudio Kammerknecht, Jean Hugonet, Reno Münz, Dayot Upamecano. 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 Calvin Brackelmann in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Calvin Brackelmann in 2026 include Tim Oberdorf (N/A), Claudio Kammerknecht (N/A), Jean Hugonet (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Calvin Brackelmann play and who plays similarly?▼

Calvin Brackelmann plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Tim Oberdorf (Germany, N/A); Claudio Kammerknecht (Germany, N/A); Jean Hugonet (France, N/A); Reno Münz (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.

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