What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Lukas Mai?

Mai sweeps up more than Zhang. 0 tackles won in 30 games. €2M. You decide. Compared with Chengdong Zhang (€1.6M vs anchor). Standout: Interceptions (Top 16% among Super League peers). Concern: Press Intensity (Bottom 4%).

How does Lukas Mai compare to Chengdong Zhang?

Lukas Mai clearances vs Chengdong Zhang (121 clearances in 30 games), but tackles won (0 tackles won in 30 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Lukas Mai's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Interceptions (Top 16% among Super League peers). Weakness: Press Intensity (Bottom 4%). Percentiles vs Super League Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Lukas Mai?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Chengdong Zhang. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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AI Verdict: Lukas Mai

DefenderGermany26y€1.6MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

2.40Tkl/90

0.16KP/90

Based on 2,084 min · 2024/2025 · Super League · FULL

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Mai sweeps up more than Zhang.

vs Chengdong Zhang · Super League · Same playing style · €1.6M

Mai wins on

Clearances

5.21/90 · 121 clearances in 30 games

Mai loses on

Tackles Won

0.00/90 · 0 tackles won in 30 games

Based on 2,084 min (30 apps) vs anchor 1,603 min · 209 peers in Super League DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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5.21/90

Mai

Clearances

RT edge

4.27/90

Zhang

0.00/90

Mai

Tackles Won

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0.79/90

38th pct

Zhang

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vs Super League Defenders

Interceptions

1.60/90Top 16%

Press Intensity

0.33/90Bottom 4%

Assists

0.08/90Top 24%

Key Passes

0.16/90Bottom 22%

Aerials Won

2.48/90Top 24%

Percentile rank among Super League defenders (n=362) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

Lars Lukas Mai is a Ball-Playing CB. Lars Lukas Mai is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.

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