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VfB Stuttgart· 2023/2024 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Dan-Axel Zagadou

Centre BackFrance27y€2.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

2.13Tkl/90

0.43KP/90

Based on 1,453 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 Dan-Axel Zagadou

Warmed Omari85% match
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga · €3.0M
Jordan Torunarigha85% match
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga · €4.0M
Nico Elvedi85% match
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (70% duel success) and heavily involved in possession (84 passes/90). The three closest DNA matches to Dan-Axel Zagadou:

Warmed Omari(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.7 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy).
Jordan Torunarigha(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (8.3 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.6/90).
Nico Elvedi(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (8.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and central to possession (70 touches/90).

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Warmed Omari

Hamburger SV · Bundesliga

France26yContract 2030

Tkl/901.34

KP/900.45

Ball-Playing CBAerialIn form ↑

85% match

€3.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Dan-Axel Zagadou?▼

The top alternatives to Dan-Axel Zagadou based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Warmed Omari, Jordan Torunarigha, Nico Elvedi, Cédric Zesiger, 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 Dan-Axel Zagadou in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Dan-Axel Zagadou in 2026 include Warmed Omari (€3.0M), Jordan Torunarigha (€4.0M), Nico Elvedi (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Dan-Axel Zagadou play and who plays similarly?▼

Dan-Axel Zagadou plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Warmed Omari (France, €3.0M); Jordan Torunarigha (Nigeria, €4.0M); Nico Elvedi (Switzerland, €4.0M); Cédric Zesiger (Switzerland, €5.0M).

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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