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Best Alternatives to David Raum

Players most similar to David Raum (Defender, €22.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to David Raum

  1. 1.Rasmus Kristensen87% DNA match·Eintracht Frankfurt€14.0M
  2. 2.Maximilian Mittelstädt87% DNA match·VfB Stuttgart€18.0M
  3. 3.Keita Kosugi86% DNA match·Eintracht Frankfurt€6.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-BackBall-PlayingSmall Sample

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), heavily involved in possession (64 passes/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.68 big chances/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.4 final-third passes/90), central to possession (95 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.8/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 527 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to David Raum by playing style are:

  • Rasmus Kristensen(87% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (9.0 final-third passes/90), central to possession (80 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.7/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.3/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 761 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Maximilian Mittelstädt(87% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.03 big chances/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.4 final-third passes/90), central to possession (84 touches/90), active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 526 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Keita Kosugi(86% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), central to possession (78 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Transfer Intelligence

Rasmus Kristensen delivers 87% of the same playing style, at 36% lower cost (€14.0M vs €22.0M), with 2.39 tackles won per 90 at age 28.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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David Raum
DefenderGermany€22.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Rasmus Kristensen
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Denmark28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.39
KP/900.80
Active Full-BackAerial
vs Raum: €8M cheaper
87% match
€14.0M
#2
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Maximilian Mittelstädt
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2028
Tkl/902.76
KP/901.91
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
87% match
€18.0M
#3
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Keita Kosugi
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Japan20yContract 2031
Tkl/902.46
KP/901.88
Active Full-Back
vs Raum: €16M cheaper · 8y younger
86% match
€6.0M
#4
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Ramy Bensebaini
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Algeria31yContract 2027
Tkl/903.14
KP/900.12
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
87% match
€7.0M
#5
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Marco Friedl
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga
Austria28yContract 2028
Tkl/901.19
KP/900.32
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
87% match
€12.0M
#6
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Stefan Posch
FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga
Austria28yContract 2026
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.25
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable
86% match
€5.5M
#7
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Lukas Ullrich
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Germany22yContract 2027
Tkl/901.33
KP/900.53
Active Full-Back
85% match
€7.0M
#8
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Alexander Prass
TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga
Austria24yContract 2028
Tkl/902.22
KP/901.23
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€7.0M
#9
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Alejandro Grimaldo
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga
Spain30yContract 2027
Tkl/903.17
KP/902.42
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
86% match
€24.0M
#10
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Konrad Laimer
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga
Austria28yContract 2027
Tkl/902.63
KP/900.84
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
86% match
€32.0M
#11
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Robin Koch
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2030
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.08
Ball-Playing CBAerial
85% match
€15.0M
#12
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Josip Stanisic
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga
Croatia26yContract 2029
Tkl/902.28
KP/901.94
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€35.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to David Raum?
The top alternatives to David Raum based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Rasmus Kristensen, Maximilian Mittelstädt, Keita Kosugi, Ramy Bensebaini, Marco Friedl. 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 David Raum in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to David Raum in 2026 include Rasmus Kristensen (€14.0M), Maximilian Mittelstädt (€18.0M), Keita Kosugi (€6.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does David Raum play and who plays similarly?
David Raum plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Rasmus Kristensen (Denmark, €14.0M); Maximilian Mittelstädt (Germany, €18.0M); Keita Kosugi (Japan, €6.0M); Ramy Bensebaini (Algeria, €7.0M).
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.