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Eintracht Frankfurt· 2022/2023 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Elias Baum

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0.00Tkl/90

0.00KP/90

Based on 630 min · 2022/2023 · 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 Elias Baum

Josha Vagnoman80% match
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga · €10.0M
Lorenz Assignon80% match
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga · €10.0M
Saël Kumbedi80% match
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga · €9.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Defender. Note: this profile is based on 630 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Elias Baum:

Josha Vagnoman(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90).
Lorenz Assignon(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Saël Kumbedi(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90) and active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Josha Vagnoman

VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga

Germany25yContract 2028

Tkl/901.81

KP/900.91

Active Full-BackSteady form

vs Baum: €6M more expensive · 5y older

80% match

€10.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Elias Baum?▼

The top alternatives to Elias Baum based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Josha Vagnoman, Lorenz Assignon, Saël Kumbedi, Philipp Treu, Josip Stanisic. 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 Elias Baum in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Elias Baum in 2026 include Josha Vagnoman (€10.0M), Lorenz Assignon (€10.0M), Saël Kumbedi (€9.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Elias Baum play and who plays similarly?▼

Elias Baum plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Josha Vagnoman (Germany, €10.0M); Lorenz Assignon (France, €10.0M); Saël Kumbedi (France, €9.0M); Philipp Treu (Germany, €8.0M).

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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