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Borussia Dortmund· 2024/2025 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Elias Benkara

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Small Sample

0.92Tkl/90

0.00KP/90

Based on 490 min · 2024/2025 · 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 Benkara

Thomas Meißner95% match
Schweinfurt · Bundesliga
Benedikt Wimmer95% match
Sandhausen · Bundesliga
Fabian Rüth95% match
Sportfreunde Lotte · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Small Sample

A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (58% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 490 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Elias Benkara:

Thomas Meißner(95% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (62% duel success).
Benedikt Wimmer(95% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (62% duel success).
Fabian Rüth(95% match) — A Defender. Note: this profile is based on 540 minutes of playing time this season.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Thomas Meißner

Schweinfurt · Bundesliga

Germany35y

Tkl/901.41

KP/900.20

Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample

vs Benkara: 16y older

95% match

N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Elias Benkara?▼

The top alternatives to Elias Benkara based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Thomas Meißner, Benedikt Wimmer, Fabian Rüth, Wellity Lucky, 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 Elias Benkara in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Elias Benkara in 2026 include Thomas Meißner (N/A), Benedikt Wimmer (N/A), Fabian Rüth (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

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

Elias Benkara plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Thomas Meißner (Germany, N/A); Benedikt Wimmer (Germany, N/A); Fabian Rüth (Germany, N/A); Wellity Lucky (England, 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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