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Jahn Regensburg· 2024/2025 · Bundesliga · FULL

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Target Man

0.18G/90

0.12A/90

Based on 1,495 min · 2024/2025 · Bundesliga · FULL

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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Taichi Hara98% match
St. Pauli · Bundesliga
Piet Scobel97% match
Nürnberg II · Bundesliga
Uchenna Ogundu96% match
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.54 big chances/90) and strong in aerial duels (4.8 aerials won/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Eric Hottmann:

Taichi Hara(98% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.31 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (7.2 aerials won/90).
Piet Scobel(97% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (6.0 aerials won/90).
Uchenna Ogundu(96% match) — A Target Man. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.8 dispossessed/90).

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Who are the best alternatives to Eric Hottmann?▼

The top alternatives to Eric Hottmann based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Taichi Hara, Piet Scobel, Uchenna Ogundu, Richmond Tachie, Roberts Uldrikis. 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 Eric Hottmann in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Eric Hottmann in 2026 include Taichi Hara (N/A), Piet Scobel (N/A), Uchenna Ogundu (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Eric Hottmann play and who plays similarly?▼

Eric Hottmann plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Taichi Hara (Japan, N/A); Piet Scobel (Germany, N/A); Uchenna Ogundu (Nigeria, N/A); Richmond Tachie (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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