AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Kaan Ayhan
Players most similar to Kaan Ayhan (Midfielder, €3.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Kaan Ayhan
- 1.Mikail Okyar87% DNA match·Gençlerbirliği
- 2.Serkan Göksu87% DNA match·Ümraniyespor
- 3.Kaan Caliskaner86% DNA match·Saarbrücken
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“Kaan Ayhan is a Box-to-Box....”
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Box-to-Box
Kaan Ayhan is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in play (63 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.5/90). The three most similar players to Kaan Ayhan by playing style are:
- Mikail Okyar(87% match) — Mikail Okyar is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90) and heavily involved in play (54 touches/90).
- Serkan Göksu(87% match) — Serkan Göksu is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90) and reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90).
- Kaan Caliskaner(86% match) — Kaan Caliskaner is a Ball-Winner. Aggressive midfielder who disrupts opponents. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.08 big chances/90) and top 20% creator in the league.
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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Mikail Okyar
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
27y
KP/900.45
G/900.07
Box-to-Box
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Ayhan: 4y younger
87% match
N/A
#2
S
Serkan Göksu
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Turkey32yContract 2025
KP/900.75
G/900.00
Box-to-Box
Last 5: ↓ Dip87% match
N/A
#3
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Kaan Caliskaner
Saarbrücken · Bundesliga
Germany26y
KP/902.02
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerCreative
vs Ayhan: 5y younger
86% match
N/A
#4
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Mylian Jiménez
ADO Den Haag · Superliga
Netherlands23y
KP/901.50
G/900.21
Box-to-BoxDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot86% match
N/A
#5
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Demir Ege Tıknaz
Sporting Braga · Liga Portugal
Turkey21yContract 2028
KP/900.78
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
€6.0M
#6
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Kenan Karaman
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Turkey32yContract 2028
KP/900.92
G/900.18
Ball-Winner
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
#7
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Fabian Nürnberger
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2026
KP/902.20
G/900.18
Box-to-BoxCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
N/A
#8
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Jean-Paul Boëtius
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Netherlands32y
KP/901.12
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
€3.5M
#9
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Julien Ponceau
Real Valladolid · Ligue 1
France25y
KP/901.16
G/900.14
Box-to-Box
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
#10
F
Frederik Holst
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark31y
KP/901.06
G/900.05
Box-to-Box
85% match
N/A
#11
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Torben Müsel
Rot-Weiss Essen · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2026
KP/901.62
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxCreative
85% match
N/A
#12
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Daan Huisman
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2026
KP/901.20
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxCreative
Last 5: → Stable84% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Kaan Ayhan?▼
The top alternatives to Kaan Ayhan based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mikail Okyar, Serkan Göksu, Kaan Caliskaner, Mylian Jiménez, Demir Ege Tıknaz. 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 Kaan Ayhan in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Kaan Ayhan in 2026 include Mikail Okyar (N/A), Serkan Göksu (N/A), Kaan Caliskaner (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Kaan Ayhan play and who plays similarly?▼
Kaan Ayhan plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mikail Okyar (, N/A); Serkan Göksu (Turkey, N/A); Kaan Caliskaner (Germany, N/A); Mylian Jiménez (Netherlands, 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.