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Best Alternatives to Konstantin Kerschbaumer

Players most similar to Konstantin Kerschbaumer (Midfielder, €1.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Konstantin Kerschbaumer

  1. 1.Robin Fellhauer84% DNA match·FC Augsburg€3.0M
  2. 2.Patrick Sontheimer84% DNA match·Saarbrücken€5.0M
  3. 3.Michel Aebischer84% DNA match·Pisa€4.0M

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

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Intelligence Verdict

Key PassesTop 12%
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Kerschbaumer operates as the high-volume distribution engine for a Tier C Austrian side...

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreative

Kerschbaumer operates as the high-volume distribution engine for a Tier C Austrian side, bridging the gap between a deep-lying pivot and a traditional advanced playmaker. While he lacks the physical profile of a defensive enforcer—winning a negligible 0.21 aerials per 90—he compensates with a refined passing range, ranking in the top 30% of the league for both volume and key passes. The data suggests a creative hub: his 1.79 key passes per 90 prove he is more than just a recycled-possession merchant. The three most similar players to Konstantin Kerschbaumer by playing style are:

  • Robin Fellhauer(84% match)A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (58 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 761 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Patrick Sontheimer(84% match)A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90) and top 20% creator in the league.
  • Michel Aebischer(84% match)A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.8 final-third passes/90), heavily involved in play (62 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.7/90) and active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Transfer Intelligence

Robin Fellhauer delivers 84% of the same playing style, at a 200% premium over Konstantin Kerschbaumer, with 0.68 key passes per 90 at age 28.

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

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Konstantin Kerschbaumer
MidfielderAustria€1.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Robin Fellhauer
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2029
KP/900.68
G/900.10
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
vs Kerschbaumer: 5y younger
84% match
€3.0M
#2
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Patrick Sontheimer
Saarbrücken · Bundesliga
Germany27yContract 2027
KP/901.54
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxCreative
vs Kerschbaumer: 6y younger
84% match
€5.0M
#3
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Michel Aebischer
Pisa · Serie A
Switzerland29yContract 2026
KP/901.05
G/900.00
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Kerschbaumer: 4y younger
84% match
€4.0M
#4
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Leon Avdullahu
TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga
Switzerland22yContract 2029
KP/901.02
G/900.00
MetronomeSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€17.0M
#5
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Jesper Karlström
Udinese · Serie A
Sweden30yContract 2026
KP/900.45
G/900.06
Box-to-Box
84% match
€4.0M
#6
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David Santos Daiber
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga
Portugal19yContract 2027
KP/901.50
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerCreative
84% match
€3.0M
#7
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Pascal Groß
Brighton & Hove Albion · Bundesliga
Germany34yContract 2027
KP/902.16
G/900.06
MetronomeCreative
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€3.5M
#8
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Niklas Hauptmann
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2028
KP/900.70
G/900.10
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€3.4M
#9
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Kevin Stöger
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Austria32yContract 2027
KP/901.56
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
83% match
€3.0M
#10
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Christoph Baumgartner
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Austria26yContract 2028
KP/901.38
G/900.55
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€20.0M
#11
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Lorenzo Bernasconi
Atalanta · Serie A
Italy22yContract 2028
KP/901.25
G/900.00
Creative Playmaker
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€4.0M
#12
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Romano Schmid
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga
Austria26yContract 2025
KP/902.69
G/900.08
CreatorCreative
82% match
€17.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Konstantin Kerschbaumer?
The top alternatives to Konstantin Kerschbaumer based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Robin Fellhauer, Patrick Sontheimer, Michel Aebischer, Leon Avdullahu, Jesper Karlström. 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 Konstantin Kerschbaumer in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Konstantin Kerschbaumer in 2026 include Robin Fellhauer (€3.0M), Patrick Sontheimer (€5.0M), Michel Aebischer (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Konstantin Kerschbaumer play and who plays similarly?
Konstantin Kerschbaumer plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Robin Fellhauer (Germany, €3.0M); Patrick Sontheimer (Germany, €5.0M); Michel Aebischer (Switzerland, €4.0M); Leon Avdullahu (Switzerland, €17.0M).
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.