AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Kevin Wimmer
Players most similar to Kevin Wimmer (Defender, €1.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Kevin Wimmer
- 1.Toni Leistner86% DNA match·Hertha BSC
- 2.Koni De Winter86% DNA match·AC Milan€20.0M
- 3.Nermin Zolotić85% DNA match·Noah
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“Kevin Wimmer is a Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Kevin Wimmer is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (2.2 interceptions/90). The three most similar players to Kevin Wimmer by playing style are:
- Toni Leistner(86% match) — Toni Leistner is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.9 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (70% duel success).
- Koni De Winter(86% match) — Koni De Winter is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.7 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.2 aerials won/90, 70%).
- Nermin Zolotić(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (71% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (7.2/90). Note: this profile is based on 627 minutes of playing time this season.
Transfer Intelligence
Koni De Winter delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 1233% premium over Kevin Wimmer, with 0.99 tackles won per 90 at age 23.
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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Toni Leistner
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga
Germany35y
Tkl/900.60
KP/900.40
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Wimmer: 2y older
86% match
N/A
#2
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Koni De Winter
AC Milan · Serie A
Belgium23yContract 2030
Tkl/900.99
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Wimmer: €19M more expensive · 10y younger
86% match
€20.0M
#3
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Nermin Zolotić
Noah · Liga Portugal
Bosnia and Herzegovina32y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
85% match
N/A
#4
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Terence Kongolo
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands32y
Tkl/902.47
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
85% match
€4.4M
#5
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Andrea Masiello
Südtirol · Serie A
Italy40yContract 2026
Tkl/901.42
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
N/A
#6
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Oliver Fobassam
Zwickau · Bundesliga
Germany23y
Tkl/900.97
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
85% match
N/A
#7
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Maximilian Wöber
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga
Austria28yContract 2026
Tkl/903.04
KP/900.37
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
85% match
€3.0M
#8
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Maximilian Dietz
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Germany24y
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
N/A
#9
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Salif Sané
SA Merignac · Bundesliga
Senegal35y
Tkl/901.43
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
84% match
€7.0M
#10
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Jarno Janssen
IJsselmeervogels · Eredivisie
Netherlands25y
Tkl/902.59
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
84% match
N/A
#11
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Justin Bakker
Katwijk · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
Tkl/900.98
KP/900.98
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
84% match
N/A
#12
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Robin Knoche
DSC Arminia Bielefeld · Bundesliga
Germany33yContract 2026
Tkl/900.44
KP/900.66
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: → Stable84% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Kevin Wimmer?▼
The top alternatives to Kevin Wimmer based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Toni Leistner, Koni De Winter, Nermin Zolotić, Terence Kongolo, Andrea Masiello. 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 Wimmer in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Kevin Wimmer in 2026 include Toni Leistner (N/A), Koni De Winter (€20.0M), Nermin Zolotić (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 Wimmer play and who plays similarly?▼
Kevin Wimmer plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Toni Leistner (Germany, N/A); Koni De Winter (Belgium, €20.0M); Nermin Zolotić (Bosnia and Herzegovina, N/A); Terence Kongolo (Netherlands, €4.4M).
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.