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Magdeburg· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Falko Michel

Central MidfieldGermany25yN/AFull profile →

Box-to-Box

0.97KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,982 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

DNA matchPrioritizes Bundesliga & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Falko Michel

Sima Suso98% match
Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga
Kofi Amoako98% match
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Luca Bazzoli98% match
Ulm · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-Box

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (61 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.5/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Falko Michel:

Sima Suso(98% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), heavily involved in play (62 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.9/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Kofi Amoako(98% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in play (53 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Luca Bazzoli(98% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and heavily involved in play (52 touches/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Sima Suso

Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga

Germany21yContract 2028

KP/901.34

G/900.22

Box-to-BoxSteady form

vs Michel: 4y younger

98% match

N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Falko Michel?▼

The top alternatives to Falko Michel based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Sima Suso, Kofi Amoako, Luca Bazzoli, Felix Nmecha, Tom Bischof. 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 Falko Michel in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Falko Michel in 2026 include Sima Suso (N/A), Kofi Amoako (N/A), Luca Bazzoli (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Falko Michel play and who plays similarly?▼

Falko Michel plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Sima Suso (Germany, N/A); Kofi Amoako (Germany, N/A); Luca Bazzoli (Germany, N/A); Felix Nmecha (Germany, €45.0M).

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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