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Kaiserslautern· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ji-soo Kim

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Solid DefenderAerial

0.82Tkl/90

0.00KP/90

Based on 1,236 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 Ji-soo Kim

Felix Strauss91% match
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Mertcan Ayhan98% match
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Johannes Reichert96% match
Ulm · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid DefenderAerial

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 closest DNA matches to Ji-soo Kim:

Felix Strauss(91% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90) and top 10% tackler in the league.
Mertcan Ayhan(98% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), uses long balls frequently (6.0/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Johannes Reichert(96% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as uses long balls frequently (6.1/90).

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Felix Strauss

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Who are the best alternatives to Ji-soo Kim?▼

The top alternatives to Ji-soo Kim based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Felix Strauss, Mertcan Ayhan, Johannes Reichert, Dayot Upamecano, Nico Schlotterbeck. 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 Felix Strauss (N/A), Mertcan Ayhan (N/A), Johannes Reichert (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 Felix Strauss (Austria, N/A); Mertcan Ayhan (Turkey, N/A); Johannes Reichert (Germany, N/A); Dayot Upamecano (France, €70.0M).

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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