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Best Alternatives to Max Bruns

Players most similar to Max Bruns (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Max Bruns

  1. 1.Lukas Kirkegaard99% DNA match·Viborg FF
  2. 2.Malthe Kristensen99% DNA match·Middelfart
  3. 3.Tijn Joosten99% DNA match·VVV-Venlo

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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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerialSmall Sample

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (9.1 final-third passes/90), central to possession (73 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.4/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 791 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Max Bruns by playing style are:

  • Lukas Kirkegaard(99% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.9 final-third passes/90) and uses long balls frequently (8.4/90).
  • Malthe Kristensen(99% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (8.1/90).
  • Tijn Joosten(99% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.3/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Comparison Base
Max Bruns
DefenderNetherlandsN/A
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Lukas Kirkegaard
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2028
Tkl/901.20
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Bruns: 3y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
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Malthe Kristensen
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark21y
Tkl/900.98
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Bruns: 2y younger
99% match
N/A
#3
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Tijn Joosten
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands19y
Tkl/900.45
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Bruns: 4y younger
99% match
N/A
#4
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Adamo Nagalo
Konyaspor · Super Lig
Ivory Coast23y
Tkl/901.21
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
99% match
€7.0M
#5
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Lars Bünning
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.75
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
#6
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Cornelius Olsson
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.29
KP/900.48
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
99% match
N/A
#7
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Julius Dirksen
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2027
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.33
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
99% match
N/A
#8
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Laurits Bust
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark27y
Tkl/902.33
KP/901.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip
99% match
N/A
#9
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Or Israelov
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Israel21y
Tkl/900.65
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
#10
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Andreas Heimer
B 93 · Superliga
Denmark28y
Tkl/901.79
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
99% match
N/A
#11
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Luccas Claro
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Brazil34y
Tkl/900.81
KP/900.14
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
99% match
N/A
#12
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João Afonso
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Portugal35yContract 2026
Tkl/901.95
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
99% match
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Max Bruns?
The top alternatives to Max Bruns based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Lukas Kirkegaard, Malthe Kristensen, Tijn Joosten, Adamo Nagalo, Lars Bünning. 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 Max Bruns in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Max Bruns in 2026 include Lukas Kirkegaard (N/A), Malthe Kristensen (N/A), Tijn Joosten (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Max Bruns play and who plays similarly?
Max Bruns plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Lukas Kirkegaard (Denmark, N/A); Malthe Kristensen (Denmark, N/A); Tijn Joosten (Netherlands, N/A); Adamo Nagalo (Ivory Coast, €7.0M).
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.