AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Lukas Klostermann
Players most similar to Lukas Klostermann (Defender, €3.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Lukas Klostermann
- 1.Nico Elvedi88% DNA match·Borussia Mönchengladbach€4.0M
- 2.Rasmus Kristensen86% DNA match·Eintracht Frankfurt€14.0M
- 3.Jordan Torunarigha86% DNA match·Hamburger SV€4.0M
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 Ball-Playing CB....”
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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 most similar players to Lukas Klostermann by playing style are:
- Nico Elvedi(88% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (8.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (69% duel success).
- Rasmus Kristensen(86% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (9.0 final-third passes/90), central to possession (80 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.7/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.3/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 761 minutes of playing time this season.
- Jordan Torunarigha(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (8.5 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), uses long balls frequently (5.4/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Transfer Intelligence
Nico Elvedi delivers 88% of the same playing style, at a 14% premium over Lukas Klostermann, with 1.70 tackles won per 90 at age 29.
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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Nico Elvedi
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Switzerland29yContract 2027
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBAerial
88% match
€4.0M
#2
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Rasmus Kristensen
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Denmark28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.39
KP/900.80
Active Full-BackAerial
vs Klostermann: €11M more expensive
86% match
€14.0M
#3
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Jordan Torunarigha
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Nigeria28yContract 2028
Tkl/901.86
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
86% match
€4.0M
#4
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Niklas Kolbe
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga
Germany29y
Tkl/900.94
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot86% match
€3.5M
#5
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Robin Koch
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2030
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.08
Ball-Playing CBAerial
85% match
€15.0M
#6
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Amos Pieper
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2026
Tkl/901.96
KP/900.12
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
86% match
€4.0M
#7
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Lukas Ullrich
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Germany22yContract 2027
Tkl/901.33
KP/900.53
Active Full-Back
85% match
€7.0M
#8
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Niklas Stark
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga
Germany31yContract 2026
Tkl/902.65
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
86% match
€3.5M
#9
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Tobias Müller
Magdeburg · Bundesliga
Germany31y
Tkl/901.65
KP/900.35
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable86% match
€5.0M
#10
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Hendry Blank
Hannover 96 · Bundesliga
Germany21yContract 2026
Tkl/902.76
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot86% match
€4.0M
#11
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Benjamin Henrichs
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2028
Tkl/902.89
KP/900.96
Active Full-Back
85% match
€9.0M
#12
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Nico Schlotterbeck
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2027
Tkl/902.00
KP/900.89
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€55.0M
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Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Lukas Klostermann.
Ask AI about Lukas Klostermann →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Lukas Klostermann?▼
The top alternatives to Lukas Klostermann based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nico Elvedi, Rasmus Kristensen, Jordan Torunarigha, Niklas Kolbe, Robin Koch. 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), Rasmus Kristensen (€14.0M), Jordan Torunarigha (€4.0M). 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); Rasmus Kristensen (Denmark, €14.0M); Jordan Torunarigha (Nigeria, €4.0M); Niklas Kolbe (Germany, €3.5M).
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.