AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Mads Kikkenborg
Players most similar to Mads Kikkenborg (Goalkeeper, €1.3M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Mads Kikkenborg
- 1.Adrian Semper87% DNA match·Pisa€3.5M
- 2.Joël Drommel87% DNA match·Sparta Rotterdam€3.5M
- 3.Justin Bijlow87% DNA match·Genoa€4.0M
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 Reliable Keeper....”
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Reliable Keeper
A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.47 conceded/90). The three most similar players to Mads Kikkenborg by playing style are:
- Adrian Semper(87% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), reliable in goal (3.5 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90).
- Joël Drommel(87% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), penetrates with forward passing (10.5 final-third passes/90) and exceptionally busy shot-stopper (4.2 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.79/90).
- Justin Bijlow(87% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), penetrates with forward passing (9.7 final-third passes/90) and commands the box with authority (1.2 punches/90). Note: this profile is based on 540 minutes of playing time this season.
Transfer Intelligence
Adrian Semper delivers 87% of the same playing style, at a 169% premium over Mads Kikkenborg, and is 28 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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Adrian Semper
Pisa · Serie A
Croatia28yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
vs Kikkenborg: 2y older
87% match
€3.5M
#2
J
Joël Drommel
Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
Tkl/900.06
Sweeper-Keeper
vs Kikkenborg: 3y older
87% match
€3.5M
#3
J
Justin Bijlow
Genoa · Serie A
Netherlands28yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample
vs Kikkenborg: 2y older
87% match
€4.0M
#4
J
Jonathan Fischer
Metz · Ligue 1
Denmark24yContract 2029
Tkl/900.00
Commanding KeeperSmall Sample
86% match
€3.0M
#5
J
Joel Robles
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Spain35yContract 2028
Tkl/900.03
Traditional Keeper
86% match
€4.0M
#6
I
Ivo Grbic
Fatih Karagümrük · Super Lig
Croatia30y
Tkl/900.16
Commanding Keeper
86% match
€3.5M
#7
E
Emil Audero
Cremonese · Serie A
Italy29y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
85% match
€3.2M
#8
I
Issam El Maach
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Morocco26y
Tkl/900.08
Sweeper-Keeper
85% match
N/A
#9
I
Ivan Provedel
Lazio · Serie A
Italy32yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
85% match
€3.0M
#10
D
David Soria
Getafe · La Liga
Spain33yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
85% match
€3.0M
#11
R
Ronald Koeman Jr.
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands30yContract 2026
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
85% match
N/A
#12
N
Nick Olij
PSV · Eredivisie
Netherlands30yContract 2029
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
85% match
€3.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Mads Kikkenborg?▼
The top alternatives to Mads Kikkenborg based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Adrian Semper, Joël Drommel, Justin Bijlow, Jonathan Fischer, Joel Robles. 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 Mads Kikkenborg in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Mads Kikkenborg in 2026 include Adrian Semper (€3.5M), Joël Drommel (€3.5M), Justin Bijlow (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Mads Kikkenborg play and who plays similarly?▼
Mads Kikkenborg plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Adrian Semper (Croatia, €3.5M); Joël Drommel (Netherlands, €3.5M); Justin Bijlow (Netherlands, €4.0M); Jonathan Fischer (Denmark, €3.0M).
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.