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Best Alternatives to Ji-soo Kim

Players most similar to Ji-soo Kim (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Ji-soo Kim

  1. 1.Mertcan Ayhan98% DNA match·Schalke 04
  2. 2.Pelayo Fernández97% DNA match·Rayo Vallecano€3.5M
  3. 3.Yousri el Anbri97% DNA match·VVV-Venlo

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.1/90). The three most similar players to Ji-soo Kim by playing style are:

  • Mertcan Ayhan(98% match)A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90), uses long balls frequently (6.0/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Pelayo Fernández(97% match)A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90) and uses long balls frequently (7.4/90). Note: this profile is based on 538 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Yousri el Anbri(97% match)A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.1 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.2/90). Note: this profile is based on 608 minutes of playing time this season.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Ji-soo Kim
DefenderSouth KoreaN/A
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Ji-soo Kim?
The top alternatives to Ji-soo Kim based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mertcan Ayhan, Pelayo Fernández, Yousri el Anbri, Luka Hujber, Neville Ogidi Nwankwo. 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 Ji-soo Kim in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Ji-soo Kim in 2026 include Mertcan Ayhan (N/A), Pelayo Fernández (€3.5M), Yousri el Anbri (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Ji-soo Kim play and who plays similarly?
Ji-soo Kim plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mertcan Ayhan (Turkey, N/A); Pelayo Fernández (Spain, €3.5M); Yousri el Anbri (Netherlands, N/A); Luka Hujber (Croatia, 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.