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Espanyol· 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ludovic Taillandier

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Physical StopperAerial

0.89Tkl/90

0.34KP/90

Based on 3,150 min · 2025/2026 · La Liga · 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 Ludovic Taillandier

Hasan Kuruçay97% match
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Frederik Jäkel97% match
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Pau Cubarsí80% match
FC Barcelona · La Liga · €80.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical StopperAerial

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (5.9 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (7.2/90). The three closest DNA matches to Ludovic Taillandier:

Hasan Kuruçay(97% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.7 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.3/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Frederik Jäkel(97% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (66% duel success).
Pau Cubarsí(80% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (95% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in possession (92 passes/90) and central to possession (102 touches/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Hasan Kuruçay

Schalke 04 · Bundesliga

Denmark28yContract 2027

Tkl/901.88

KP/900.09

Ball-Playing CBAerialSteady form

vs Taillandier: 7y younger

97% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Ludovic Taillandier?▼

The top alternatives to Ludovic Taillandier based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Hasan Kuruçay, Frederik Jäkel, Pau Cubarsí, Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold . 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 Ludovic Taillandier in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ludovic Taillandier in 2026 include Hasan Kuruçay (N/A), Frederik Jäkel (N/A), Pau Cubarsí (€80.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ludovic Taillandier play and who plays similarly?▼

Ludovic Taillandier plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Hasan Kuruçay (Denmark, N/A); Frederik Jäkel (Germany, N/A); Pau Cubarsí (Spain, €80.0M); Dean Huijsen (Spain, €70.0M).

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.

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