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Feyenoord· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Leo Sauer

Left WingSlovakia20y€7.0MFull profile →

Complete Forward

0.19G/90

0.13A/90

Based on 1,421 min · 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · 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 Leo Sauer

Sondre Ørjasæter83% match
FC Twente · Eredivisie · €5.0M
Couhaib Driouech83% match
PSV · Eredivisie · €6.0M
Oliver Edvardsen82% match
Ajax · Eredivisie · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete Forward

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90). The three closest DNA matches to Leo Sauer:

Sondre Ørjasæter(83% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.4/90).
Couhaib Driouech(83% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.57 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.67 big chances/90).
Oliver Edvardsen(82% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.6/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Sondre Ørjasæter

FC Twente · Eredivisie

Norway22y

G/900.13

A/900.21

Inside ForwardDribblerIn form ↑

vs Sauer: 2y older · -0.06 G/90

83% match

€5.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Leo Sauer?▼

The top alternatives to Leo Sauer based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Sondre Ørjasæter, Couhaib Driouech, Oliver Edvardsen, Isak Jensen, Mika Godts. 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 Leo Sauer in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Leo Sauer in 2026 include Sondre Ørjasæter (€5.0M), Couhaib Driouech (€6.0M), Oliver Edvardsen (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Leo Sauer play and who plays similarly?▼

Leo Sauer plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Sondre Ørjasæter (Norway, €5.0M); Couhaib Driouech (Morocco, €6.0M); Oliver Edvardsen (Norway, €4.0M); Isak Jensen (Denmark, €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.

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