
Based on 1,937 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · 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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Make Ayhan's card →Build XI with shortlist →Share cards ↓A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), uses long balls frequently (6.0/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Mertcan Ayhan:
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