AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Jannik Dehm
Players most similar to Jannik Dehm (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Jannik Dehm
- 1.Calegari97% DNA match·Eyüpspor
- 2.Thomas Gundelund96% DNA match·Vejle Boldklub
- 3.Sascha Mockenhaupt96% DNA match·Wehen Wiesbaden
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Solid Defender....”
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Solid Defender
A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (57% duel success). The three most similar players to Jannik Dehm by playing style are:
- Calegari(97% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Thomas Gundelund(96% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (9.4 final-third passes/90), uses long balls frequently (7.3/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Sascha Mockenhaupt(96% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (58% duel success).
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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Calegari
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Brazil24y
Tkl/902.05
KP/901.00
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Dehm: 6y younger
97% match
N/A
#2
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Thomas Gundelund
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Denmark24y
Tkl/901.16
KP/900.39
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Dehm: 6y younger
96% match
N/A
#3
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Sascha Mockenhaupt
Wehen Wiesbaden · Bundesliga
Germany34y
Tkl/901.52
KP/900.68
vs Dehm: 4y older
96% match
N/A
#4
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Salem M'Bakata
Gaziantep F.K. · Super Lig
France28y
Tkl/901.83
KP/900.27
96% match
N/A
#5
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Leonardo Rivas
AVS · Liga Portugal
Paraguay24y
Tkl/902.49
KP/900.69
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stable95% match
N/A
#6
L
Lolo González
Union Estepona · La Liga
Spain34y
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.25
Physical Stopper
95% match
N/A
#7
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J. Katongo
Kayserispor · Super Lig
England21y
Tkl/901.98
KP/900.33
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable95% match
N/A
#8
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Andreas Ntoi
Rio Ave · Liga Portugal
Greece23yContract 2028
Tkl/901.51
KP/900.52
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot94% match
N/A
#9
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Dean James
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.93
KP/901.44
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot94% match
N/A
#10
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Roger Hinojo
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain21y
Tkl/902.09
KP/900.64
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot94% match
N/A
#11
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Mike te Wierik
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Netherlands33y
Tkl/901.88
KP/900.56
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip94% match
N/A
#12
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Hjalte Bidstrup
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2029
Tkl/903.05
KP/901.22
Reading Defender
Last 5: → Stable94% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Jannik Dehm?▼
The top alternatives to Jannik Dehm based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Calegari, Thomas Gundelund, Sascha Mockenhaupt, Salem M'Bakata, Leonardo Rivas. 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 Jannik Dehm in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Jannik Dehm in 2026 include Calegari (N/A), Thomas Gundelund (N/A), Sascha Mockenhaupt (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jannik Dehm play and who plays similarly?▼
Jannik Dehm plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Calegari (Brazil, N/A); Thomas Gundelund (Denmark, N/A); Sascha Mockenhaupt (Germany, N/A); Salem M'Bakata (France, 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.