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Hertha BSC· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Kevin Sessa

MidfielderGermany25yN/AFull profile →

Box-to-BoxSmall Sample

0.78KP/90

0.00G/90

0.13A/90

Based on 711 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 Kevin Sessa

Paul Will98% match
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Marco Schuster97% match
Hansa Rostock · Bundesliga
Sami Khedira97% match
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Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-BoxSmall Sample

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in play (54 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.1/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up. Note: this profile is based on 711 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Kevin Sessa:

Paul Will(98% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Marco Schuster(97% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (64% duel success).
Sami Khedira(97% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.5 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success).

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Paul Will

SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga

Germany27y

KP/901.20

G/900.07

Box-to-BoxOut of form ↓

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98% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Kevin Sessa?▼

The top alternatives to Kevin Sessa based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Paul Will, Marco Schuster, Sami Khedira, Alessandro De Vitis, Jamal Musiala. 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 Kevin Sessa in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Kevin Sessa in 2026 include Paul Will (N/A), Marco Schuster (N/A), Sami Khedira (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Kevin Sessa play and who plays similarly?▼

Kevin Sessa plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Paul Will (Germany, N/A); Marco Schuster (Germany, N/A); Sami Khedira (Germany, N/A); Alessandro De Vitis (Italy, 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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