AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Mio Backhaus
Players most similar to Mio Backhaus (Goalkeeper, €10.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Mio Backhaus
- 1.Mark Flekken88% DNA match·Bayer 04 Leverkusen€8.0M
- 2.Moritz Nicolas87% DNA match·Borussia Mönchengladbach€5.0M
- 3.Finn Dahmen87% DNA match·FC Augsburg€12.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Aerials WonTop 11%
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“A Sweeper-Keeper....”
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Sweeper-Keeper
A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.5 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (2.09/90). The three most similar players to Mio Backhaus by playing style are:
- Mark Flekken(88% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.57/90).
- Moritz Nicolas(87% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.5 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.80/90).
- Finn Dahmen(87% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success). However, he concedes frequently (2.00/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Mark Flekken delivers 88% of the same playing style, at 20% lower cost (€8.0M vs €10.0M), and is 32 years old.
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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Mark Flekken
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga
Netherlands32yContract 2028
Tkl/900.17
Traditional Keeper
vs Backhaus: 10y older
88% match
€8.0M
#2
M
Moritz Nicolas
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2029
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
vs Backhaus: 6y older
87% match
€5.0M
#3
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Finn Dahmen
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2027
Tkl/900.18
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
vs Backhaus: 6y older
87% match
€12.0M
#4
J
Jonas Urbig
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga
Germany22yContract 2029
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
87% match
€15.0M
#5
M
Michael Zetterer
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Germany30yContract 2029
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
87% match
€4.5M
#6
S
Sander Tangvik
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Norway23yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
86% match
€3.0M
#7
O
Oliver Baumann
TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga
Germany35yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
85% match
€3.0M
#8
K
Kamil Grabara
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga
Poland27yContract 2028
Tkl/900.07
Commanding Keeper
85% match
€12.0M
#9
N
Nikola Vasilj
St. Pauli · Bundesliga
Bosnia and Herzegovina30y
Tkl/900.09
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
85% match
€4.5M
#10
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Timon Wellenreuther
Feyenoord · Eredivisie
Germany30yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
85% match
€6.0M
#11
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Gregor Kobel
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Switzerland28yContract 2028
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
85% match
€40.0M
#12
J
Jonathan Fischer
Metz · Ligue 1
Denmark24yContract 2029
Tkl/900.00
Commanding KeeperSmall Sample
85% match
€3.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Mio Backhaus?▼
The top alternatives to Mio Backhaus based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mark Flekken, Moritz Nicolas, Finn Dahmen, Jonas Urbig, Michael Zetterer. 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 Mio Backhaus in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Mio Backhaus in 2026 include Mark Flekken (€8.0M), Moritz Nicolas (€5.0M), Finn Dahmen (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Mio Backhaus play and who plays similarly?▼
Mio Backhaus plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mark Flekken (Netherlands, €8.0M); Moritz Nicolas (Germany, €5.0M); Finn Dahmen (Germany, €12.0M); Jonas Urbig (Germany, €15.0M).
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.