AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Jonathan Burkardt
Players most similar to Jonathan Burkardt (Attacker, €35.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Jonathan Burkardt
- 1.Tim Kleindienst87% DNA match·Borussia Mönchengladbach€12.0M
- 2.Deniz Undav87% DNA match·VfB Stuttgart€20.0M
- 3.Jeremy Arévalo86% DNA match·VfB Stuttgart€7.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
GoalsTop 2%
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“A Poacher....”
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PoacherProlific
A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.68 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90). The three most similar players to Jonathan Burkardt by playing style are:
- Tim Kleindienst(87% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, a proven goalscorer (0.52 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.52 big chances/90), dominant in the air (4.9 aerials won/90, 60%) and top 20% scorer in the league.
- Deniz Undav(87% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (5.3 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.96 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.48 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90).
- Jeremy Arévalo(86% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.82 goals/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), draws fouls effectively (2.3/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. Note: this profile is based on 883 minutes of playing time this season.
Transfer Intelligence
Tim Kleindienst delivers 87% of the same playing style, at 66% lower cost (€12.0M vs €35.0M), with 0.52 goals per 90 at age 30. That's 54% of Jonathan Burkardt's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.
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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Tim Kleindienst
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Germany30yContract 2028
G/900.52
A/900.23
Target ManProlific
vs Burkardt: €23M cheaper · 5y older · -0.43 G/90
87% match
€12.0M
#2
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Deniz Undav
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2027
G/900.35
A/900.71
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Burkardt: €15M cheaper · 4y older · -0.60 G/90
87% match
€20.0M
#3
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Jeremy Arévalo
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga
Spain21yContract 2031
G/900.81
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
vs Burkardt: €28M cheaper · 4y younger · -0.14 G/90
86% match
€7.0M
#4
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Oliver Burke
FC Union Berlin · Bundesliga
Scotland29yContract 2029
G/900.23
A/900.00
Complete Forward
86% match
€4.0M
#5
A
Andréas Hountondji
St. Pauli · Bundesliga
France23yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.00
Complete Forward
85% match
€5.0M
#6
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Niclas Füllkrug
AC Milan · Bundesliga
Germany33yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.00
85% match
€8.0M
#7
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Serhou Guirassy
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Guinea30yContract 2028
G/900.51
A/900.38
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
€40.0M
#8
E
Ermedin Demirovic
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga
Bosnia and Herzegovina28yContract 2028
G/900.17
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€22.0M
#9
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Youssoufa Moukoko
FC København · Superliga
Germany21yContract 2030
G/900.18
A/900.18
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€5.0M
#10
I
Igor Matanovic
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga
Croatia23y
G/900.37
A/900.13
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€7.0M
#11
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Dzenan Pejcinovic
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga
Germany21yContract 2029
G/900.63
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€6.0M
#12
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Conrad Harder
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Denmark21yContract 2030
G/900.31
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
84% match
€24.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Jonathan Burkardt?▼
The top alternatives to Jonathan Burkardt based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Tim Kleindienst, Deniz Undav, Jeremy Arévalo, Oliver Burke, Andréas Hountondji. 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 Jonathan Burkardt in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Jonathan Burkardt in 2026 include Tim Kleindienst (€12.0M), Deniz Undav (€20.0M), Jeremy Arévalo (€7.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jonathan Burkardt play and who plays similarly?▼
Jonathan Burkardt plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Tim Kleindienst (Germany, €12.0M); Deniz Undav (Germany, €20.0M); Jeremy Arévalo (Spain, €7.0M); Oliver Burke (Scotland, €4.0M).
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.