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Werder Bremen· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Marco Grüll

Left WingAustria27y€6.0MFull profile →

0.13G/90

0.04A/90

Based on 2,013 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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Top 3 alternatives to Marco Grüll

Chris Führich86% match
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga · €10.0M
Ismaël Gharbi84% match
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga · €7.0M
Samuel Mbangula84% match
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga · €14.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet and a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90). The three closest DNA matches to Marco Grüll:

Chris Führich(86% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.37 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.37 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.79 big chances/90).
Ismaël Gharbi(84% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.76 big chances/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.8/90).
Samuel Mbangula(84% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.23 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.3/90) and meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Chris Führich

VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga

Germany28yContract 2028

G/900.37

A/900.37

Inside ForwardOut of form ↓

vs Grüll: +0.24 G/90

86% match

€10.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Marco Grüll?▼

The top alternatives to Marco Grüll based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Chris Führich, Ismaël Gharbi, Samuel Mbangula, Said El Mala, Bazoumana Touré. 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 Marco Grüll in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Marco Grüll in 2026 include Chris Führich (€10.0M), Ismaël Gharbi (€7.0M), Samuel Mbangula (€14.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Marco Grüll play and who plays similarly?▼

Marco Grüll plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Chris Führich (Germany, €10.0M); Ismaël Gharbi (Spain, €7.0M); Samuel Mbangula (Belgium, €14.0M); Said El Mala (Germany, €40.0M).

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.

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