AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Edvin Kurtulus
Players most similar to Edvin Kurtulus (Defender, €1.4M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Edvin Kurtulus
- 1.Nermin Zolotić87% DNA match·Noah
- 2.Mustafa Eser87% DNA match·Ümraniyespor
- 3.Jonas Svensson86% DNA match·Beşiktaş
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“Edvin Kurtulus is a Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CB
Edvin Kurtulus is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy). The three most similar players to Edvin Kurtulus by playing style are:
- Nermin Zolotić(87% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (71% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (7.2/90). Note: this profile is based on 627 minutes of playing time this season.
- Mustafa Eser(87% match) — Mustafa Eser is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (59% duel success).
- Jonas Svensson(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and central to possession (72 touches/90).
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Nermin Zolotić
Noah · Liga Portugal
Bosnia and Herzegovina32y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
vs Kurtulus: 6y older
87% match
N/A
#2
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Mustafa Eser
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Turkey24yContract 2026
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Kurtulus: 2y younger
87% match
N/A
#3
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Jonas Svensson
Beşiktaş · Super Lig
Norway33y
Tkl/903.31
KP/900.26
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Kurtulus: 7y older
86% match
N/A
#4
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A. Andersson
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Sweden29y
Tkl/902.13
KP/901.29
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dip86% match
N/A
#5
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Koni De Winter
AC Milan · Serie A
Belgium23yContract 2030
Tkl/900.99
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
€20.0M
#6
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Lucas Beraldo
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
Brazil22yContract 2028
Tkl/901.49
KP/900.32
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
€20.0M
#7
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Martin Ens
Verl · Bundesliga
Germany24y
Tkl/900.57
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
86% match
N/A
#8
M
Marlon
Shakhtar Donetsk · Serie A
Brazil30yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
85% match
€3.0M
#9
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Sinan Osmanoğlu
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
Turkey36y
Tkl/900.78
KP/900.11
Aerial Threat
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
#10
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Josip Calusic
Konyaspor · Super Lig
Croatia32yContract 2026
Tkl/900.61
KP/900.31
Reading DefenderAerial Defender
85% match
N/A
#11
M
Mehmet Coskun
Hvidovre · Superliga
Turkey27y
Tkl/902.00
KP/900.33
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
85% match
N/A
#12
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Eric Botteghin
Portuguesa · Eredivisie
Brazil38y
Tkl/901.61
KP/900.44
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
84% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Edvin Kurtulus?▼
The top alternatives to Edvin Kurtulus based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nermin Zolotić, Mustafa Eser, Jonas Svensson, A. Andersson, Koni De Winter. 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 Edvin Kurtulus in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Edvin Kurtulus in 2026 include Nermin Zolotić (N/A), Mustafa Eser (N/A), Jonas Svensson (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Edvin Kurtulus play and who plays similarly?▼
Edvin Kurtulus plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nermin Zolotić (Bosnia and Herzegovina, N/A); Mustafa Eser (Turkey, N/A); Jonas Svensson (Norway, N/A); A. Andersson (Sweden, 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.