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Best Alternatives to Kai Havertz

Players most similar to Kai Havertz (Attacker, €50.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Kai Havertz

  1. 1.Jovan Milosevic97% DNA match·Werder Bremen€7.0M
  2. 2.Milan Zonneveld97% DNA match·Sparta Rotterdam
  3. 3.Yan Lincon Farias de Sousa97% DNA match·Moreirense

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

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Intelligence Verdict

Aerials WonTop 3%

“A Target Man....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManSmall Sample

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a prolific assist provider (0.39 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90). Note: this profile is based on 465 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Kai Havertz by playing style are:

  • Jovan Milosevic(97% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.40 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.2 aerials won/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90).
  • Milan Zonneveld(97% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.7 aerials won/90). Note: this profile is based on 860 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Yan Lincon Farias de Sousa(97% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as strong in aerial duels (3.7 aerials won/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.9/90). However, he prone to committing fouls (3.6/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Jovan Milosevic delivers 97% of the same playing style, at 86% lower cost (€7.0M vs €50.0M), with 0.83 goals per 90 at age 20. That's 429% of Kai Havertz's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

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

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Comparison Base
Kai Havertz
AttackerGermany€50.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Jovan Milosevic
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga
Serbia20yContract 2026
G/900.83
A/900.28
Target ManProlific
vs Havertz: €43M cheaper · 6y younger · +0.64 G/90
97% match
€7.0M
#2
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Milan Zonneveld
Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie
Netherlands22yContract 2028
G/900.21
A/900.21
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Havertz: 4y younger
97% match
N/A
#3
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Yan Lincon Farias de Sousa
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Brazil23yContract 2029
G/900.14
A/900.14
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Havertz: 3y younger · -0.05 G/90
97% match
N/A
#4
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Emir Kuhinja
Magdeburg · Bundesliga
Germany24y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#5
J
Jonas Wind
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga
Denmark27yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
97% match
€7.0M
#6
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Tobias Thomsen
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark33y
G/900.00
A/900.36
Target ManProlific
97% match
N/A
#7
R
Roberts Uldrikis
DSC Arminia Bielefeld · Bundesliga
Latvia28y
G/900.31
A/900.20
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
97% match
N/A
#8
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Viktor Bjarki Dadason
FC København · Superliga
Iceland17yContract 2028
G/900.87
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
97% match
N/A
#9
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Kai Brünker
Saarbrücken · Bundesliga
Germany31yContract 2027
G/900.00
A/900.33
Target ManSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
#10
Y
Yoane Wissa
Newcastle United · Premier League
DR Congo29y
G/900.18
A/900.18
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
96% match
€30.0M
#11
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Frederik Hogh
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark31y
G/900.55
A/900.00
Target Man
Last 5: ↓ Dip
96% match
N/A
#12
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Antoine Baroan
AVS · Liga Portugal
France25y
G/900.43
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
Compare head-to-head:Havertz vs Milosevic →Havertz vs Zonneveld →Havertz vs Sousa →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Kai Havertz?▼
The top alternatives to Kai Havertz based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jovan Milosevic, Milan Zonneveld, Yan Lincon Farias de Sousa, Emir Kuhinja, Jonas Wind. 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 Kai Havertz in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Kai Havertz in 2026 include Jovan Milosevic (€7.0M), Milan Zonneveld (N/A), Yan Lincon Farias de Sousa (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Kai Havertz play and who plays similarly?▼
Kai Havertz plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jovan Milosevic (Serbia, €7.0M); Milan Zonneveld (Netherlands, N/A); Yan Lincon Farias de Sousa (Brazil, N/A); Emir Kuhinja (Germany, 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.
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