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RB Leipzig· 2024/2025 · Bundesliga · FULL

Best Alternatives to Lukas Klostermann

Centre BackGermany30y€3.5MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

1.37Tkl/90

0.10KP/90

Based on 1,835 min · 2024/2025 · Bundesliga · FULL

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 Lukas Klostermann

Nico Elvedi88% match
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga · €4.0M
Jordan Torunarigha86% match
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga · €4.0M
Niklas Kolbe86% match
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga · €3.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.8 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and central to possession (73 touches/90). The three closest DNA matches to Lukas Klostermann:

Nico Elvedi(88% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (8.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and central to possession (70 touches/90).
Jordan Torunarigha(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (8.3 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.6/90).
Niklas Kolbe(86% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90) and wins the physical battle (69% duel success).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Nico Elvedi

Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga

Switzerland29yContract 2027

Tkl/901.33

KP/900.39

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingOut of form ↓

88% match

€4.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Lukas Klostermann?▼

The top alternatives to Lukas Klostermann based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nico Elvedi, Jordan Torunarigha, Niklas Kolbe, Amos Pieper, Niklas Stark. 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 Lukas Klostermann in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Lukas Klostermann in 2026 include Nico Elvedi (€4.0M), Jordan Torunarigha (€4.0M), Niklas Kolbe (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Lukas Klostermann play and who plays similarly?▼

Lukas Klostermann plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nico Elvedi (Switzerland, €4.0M); Jordan Torunarigha (Nigeria, €4.0M); Niklas Kolbe (Germany, €3.5M); Amos Pieper (Germany, €4.0M).

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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