AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Leon Klassen
Players most similar to Leon Klassen (Defender, €900K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Leon Klassen
- 1.Julius Madsen99% DNA match·Horsens
- 2.Boy Kemper97% DNA match·NAC Breda
- 3.Eric Voufack97% DNA match·Kolding IF
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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“A Solid Defender....”
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Solid Defender
A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), uses long balls frequently (6.3/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Leon Klassen by playing style are:
- Julius Madsen(99% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.33 goals/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Boy Kemper(97% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), uses long balls frequently (5.3/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Eric Voufack(97% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 557 minutes of playing time this season.
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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Julius Madsen
Horsens · Superliga
Denmark22yContract 2027
Tkl/903.19
KP/902.79
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Klassen: 3y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
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Boy Kemper
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands26y
Tkl/901.56
KP/901.20
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#3
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Eric Voufack
Kolding IF · Superliga
Germany24y
Tkl/900.97
KP/901.29
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#4
Y
Yhoan Andzouana
Konyaspor · Super Lig
DR Congo29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.42
KP/901.17
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#5
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Alagie Saine
Horsens · Superliga
Gambia23yContract 2027
Tkl/900.94
KP/901.17
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#6
D
Daniel Johansen
KÍ · Superliga
Faroe Islands27y
Tkl/901.64
KP/902.18
Solid Defender
96% match
N/A
#7
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Leonardo Rivas
AVS · Liga Portugal
Paraguay24y
Tkl/902.49
KP/900.69
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#8
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Nicholas Mickelson
Elversberg · Superliga
Thailand26y
Tkl/901.47
KP/901.17
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
#9
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Ivan Milicevic
Horsens · Superliga
Bosnia and Herzegovina27yContract 2027
Tkl/902.03
KP/902.13
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#10
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Victor Rosendahl Dedes
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark23y
Tkl/901.69
KP/901.19
Solid Defender
96% match
N/A
#11
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C. Allen
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/900.90
KP/900.73
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#12
D
Dean James
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.93
KP/901.44
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Leon Klassen?▼
The top alternatives to Leon Klassen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Julius Madsen, Boy Kemper, Eric Voufack, Yhoan Andzouana, Alagie Saine. 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 Leon Klassen in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Leon Klassen in 2026 include Julius Madsen (N/A), Boy Kemper (N/A), Eric Voufack (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Leon Klassen play and who plays similarly?▼
Leon Klassen plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Julius Madsen (Denmark, N/A); Boy Kemper (Netherlands, N/A); Eric Voufack (Germany, N/A); Yhoan Andzouana (DR Congo, 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.