AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Emir Ortakaya
Players most similar to Emir Ortakaya (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Emir Ortakaya
- 1.Muhammed Kadıoğlu99% DNA match·Fatih Karagümrük
- 2.Gustav Bjerge99% DNA match·Hobro
- 3.Tijn Joosten99% DNA match·VVV-Venlo
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (8.4 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90), uses long balls frequently (5.7/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 728 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Emir Ortakaya by playing style are:
- Muhammed Kadıoğlu(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.1 interceptions/90), uses long balls frequently (5.7/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 588 minutes of playing time this season.
- Gustav Bjerge(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.9 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.9 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in possession (64 passes/90), central to possession (83 touches/90), strong in aerial duels (3.4 aerials won/90), uses long balls frequently (11.4/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 836 minutes of playing time this season.
- Tijn Joosten(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.3/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
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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Muhammed Kadıoğlu
Fatih Karagümrük · Super Lig
Turkey19y
Tkl/900.92
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Ortakaya: 2y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
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Gustav Bjerge
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.42
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#3
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Tijn Joosten
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands19y
Tkl/900.45
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Ortakaya: 2y younger
99% match
N/A
#4
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João Afonso
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Portugal35yContract 2026
Tkl/901.95
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#5
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Philip Søndergaard
Brøndby IF · Superliga
Denmark19y
Tkl/901.90
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#6
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Lars Bünning
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.75
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
#7
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Henrique Silva
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
20y
Tkl/901.83
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#8
A
Adamo Nagalo
Konyaspor · Super Lig
Ivory Coast23y
Tkl/901.21
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
€7.0M
#9
M
Malthe Kristensen
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark21y
Tkl/900.98
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#10
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Magnus Døj
Kolding IF · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/902.36
KP/900.54
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#11
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M. Westergren
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark23y
Tkl/902.13
KP/900.60
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#12
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Álex Pastor
Málaga · La Liga
Spain26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Emir Ortakaya?▼
The top alternatives to Emir Ortakaya based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Muhammed Kadıoğlu, Gustav Bjerge, Tijn Joosten, João Afonso, Philip Søndergaard. 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 Emir Ortakaya in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Emir Ortakaya in 2026 include Muhammed Kadıoğlu (N/A), Gustav Bjerge (N/A), Tijn Joosten (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Emir Ortakaya play and who plays similarly?▼
Emir Ortakaya plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Muhammed Kadıoğlu (Turkey, N/A); Gustav Bjerge (Denmark, N/A); Tijn Joosten (Netherlands, N/A); João Afonso (Portugal, 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.