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Salzburg· 2025/2026 · Admiral Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Frans Krätzig

DefenderGermany23y€3.5MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CB

1.40Tkl/90

1.20KP/90

Based on 1,920 min · 2025/2026 · Admiral 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 Frans Krätzig

Leandro Morgalla84% match
VfL Bochum 1848 · Bundesliga · €3.5M
Daniel Elfadli84% match
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga · €3.5M
Jordan Torunarigha84% match
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CB

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.33 assists/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), central to possession (76 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Frans Krätzig:

Leandro Morgalla(84% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.3/90).
Daniel Elfadli(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success).
Jordan Torunarigha(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (8.3 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.6/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Leandro Morgalla

VfL Bochum 1848 · Bundesliga

Germany21yContract 2026

Tkl/902.24

KP/900.86

Solid DefenderOut of form ↓

vs Krätzig: 2y younger

84% match

€3.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Frans Krätzig?▼

The top alternatives to Frans Krätzig based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Leandro Morgalla, Daniel Elfadli, Jordan Torunarigha, Maik Nawrocki, Philipp Treu. 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 Frans Krätzig in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Frans Krätzig in 2026 include Leandro Morgalla (€3.5M), Daniel Elfadli (€3.5M), Jordan Torunarigha (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Frans Krätzig play and who plays similarly?▼

Frans Krätzig plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Leandro Morgalla (Germany, €3.5M); Daniel Elfadli (Libya, €3.5M); Jordan Torunarigha (Nigeria, €4.0M); Maik Nawrocki (Poland, €5.0M).

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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