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FC Köln· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Jan Thielmann

Right WingGermany24y€5.0MFull profile →

0.18G/90

0.06A/90

Based on 1,536 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 Jan Thielmann

Adam Daghim85% match
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga · €7.5M
Niklas Beste85% match
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga · €7.0M
Michael Olise80% match
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga · €130.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

A Forward. The three closest DNA matches to Jan Thielmann:

Adam Daghim(85% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90).
Niklas Beste(85% match) — 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).
Michael Olise(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (3.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.9 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.58 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.74 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.5/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.09 big chances/90), central to possession (91 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.2/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Adam Daghim

VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga

Denmark20yContract 2026

G/900.14

A/900.21

Out of form ↓

vs Thielmann: 4y younger

85% match

€7.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Jan Thielmann?▼

The top alternatives to Jan Thielmann based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Adam Daghim, Niklas Beste, Michael Olise, Karim Adeyemi, Ernest Poku. 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 Jan Thielmann in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Jan Thielmann in 2026 include Adam Daghim (€7.5M), Niklas Beste (€7.0M), Michael Olise (€130.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Jan Thielmann play and who plays similarly?▼

Jan Thielmann plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Adam Daghim (Denmark, €7.5M); Niklas Beste (Germany, €7.0M); Michael Olise (France, €130.0M); Karim Adeyemi (Germany, €60.0M).

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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