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SC Freiburg· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Niklas Beste

Right WingGermany27y€7.0MFull profile →

0.10G/90

0.16A/90

Based on 1,711 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.

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Top 3 alternatives to Niklas Beste

Tiago Tomás80% match
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga · €15.0M
Ansgar Knauff80% match
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga · €15.0M
Jan Thielmann85% match
FC Köln · Bundesliga · €5.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Niklas Beste:

Tiago Tomás(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.44 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.6/90).
Ansgar Knauff(80% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90).
Jan Thielmann(85% match) — A Forward.

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Tiago Tomás

VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga

Portugal24yContract 2029

G/900.44

A/900.27

Inside ForwardProlificIn form ↑

vs Beste: €8M more expensive · 3y younger · +0.34 G/90

80% match

€15.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Niklas Beste?▼

The top alternatives to Niklas Beste based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Tiago Tomás, Ansgar Knauff, Jan Thielmann, Michael Olise, Jamie Leweling. 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 Niklas Beste in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Niklas Beste in 2026 include Tiago Tomás (€15.0M), Ansgar Knauff (€15.0M), Jan Thielmann (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Niklas Beste play and who plays similarly?▼

Niklas Beste plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Tiago Tomás (Portugal, €15.0M); Ansgar Knauff (Germany, €15.0M); Jan Thielmann (Germany, €5.0M); Michael Olise (France, €130.0M).

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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