AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Lars Bünning
Players most similar to Lars Bünning (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Lars Bünning
- 1.Malthe Kristensen100% DNA match·Middelfart
- 2.Max Bruns99% DNA match·FC Twente
- 3.Lukas Kirkegaard99% DNA match·Viborg FF
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Aerials WonTop 13%
“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.8 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (67% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (10.3 final-third passes/90), dominant in the air (4.7 aerials won/90, 74%) and uses long balls frequently (9.6/90). Note: this profile is based on 771 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Lars Bünning by playing style are:
- Malthe Kristensen(100% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (8.1/90).
- Max Bruns(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (9.1 final-third passes/90), central to possession (73 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.4/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 791 minutes of playing time this season.
- Lukas Kirkegaard(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.9 final-third passes/90) and uses long balls frequently (8.4/90).
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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Malthe Kristensen
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark21y
Tkl/900.98
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Bünning: 7y younger
100% match
N/A
#2
M
Max Bruns
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Bünning: 5y younger
99% match
N/A
#3
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Lukas Kirkegaard
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2028
Tkl/901.20
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Bünning: 8y younger
99% match
N/A
#4
L
Laurits Bust
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark27y
Tkl/902.33
KP/901.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#5
X
Xavier Mbuyamba
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands24y
Tkl/902.19
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#6
H
Henrique Silva
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
20y
Tkl/901.83
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#7
E
Emir Ortakaya
Rizespor · Super Lig
Turkey21y
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#8
M
M. Kannegaard
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark19y
Tkl/901.27
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
99% match
N/A
#9
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Adamo Nagalo
Konyaspor · Super Lig
Ivory Coast23y
Tkl/901.21
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
€7.0M
#10
P
Philip Søndergaard
Brøndby IF · Superliga
Denmark19y
Tkl/901.90
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#11
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Julius Dirksen
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2027
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.33
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#12
S
Stephan Ambrosius
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Ghana27yContract 2027
Tkl/902.46
KP/900.49
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Lars Bünning?▼
The top alternatives to Lars Bünning based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Malthe Kristensen, Max Bruns, Lukas Kirkegaard, Laurits Bust, Xavier Mbuyamba. 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 Lars Bünning in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Lars Bünning in 2026 include Malthe Kristensen (N/A), Max Bruns (N/A), Lukas Kirkegaard (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Lars Bünning play and who plays similarly?▼
Lars Bünning plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Malthe Kristensen (Denmark, N/A); Max Bruns (Netherlands, N/A); Lukas Kirkegaard (Denmark, N/A); Laurits Bust (Denmark, 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.