AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Maximilian Kilman
Players most similar to Maximilian Kilman (Defender, €22.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Maximilian Kilman
- 1.Nathan Collins87% DNA match·Brentford€35.0M
- 2.Ibrahima Konaté86% DNA match·Liverpool€50.0M
- 3.Kristoffer Ajer86% DNA match·Brentford€18.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Aerials WonTop 7%
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBAerial
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (6.4 clearances/90) and meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy). The three most similar players to Maximilian Kilman by playing style are:
- Nathan Collins(87% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.5/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Ibrahima Konaté(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (68% duel success), heavily involved in possession (63 passes/90), central to possession (77 touches/90) and dominant in the air (3.6 aerials won/90, 67%).
- Kristoffer Ajer(86% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and commanding in the air (5.7 clearances/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Nathan Collins delivers 87% of the same playing style, at a 59% premium over Maximilian Kilman, with 0.90 tackles won per 90 at age 25.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
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Nathan Collins
Brentford · Premier League
Republic of Ireland25yContract 2029
Tkl/900.90
KP/900.32
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Kilman: €13M more expensive · 3y younger
87% match
€35.0M
#2
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Ibrahima Konaté
Liverpool · Premier League
France26yContract 2026
Tkl/901.60
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stablevs Kilman: €28M more expensive · 2y younger
86% match
€50.0M
#3
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Kristoffer Ajer
Brentford · Premier League
Norway28yContract 2028
Tkl/901.87
KP/900.26
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip86% match
€18.0M
#4
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Nikola Milenković
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Serbia28yContract 2029
Tkl/900.87
KP/900.03
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot86% match
€30.0M
#5
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Joe Rodon
Leeds United · Premier League
Wales28yContract 2028
Tkl/901.14
KP/900.26
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable86% match
€12.0M
#6
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Jake O'Brien
Everton · Premier League
Republic of Ireland24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.66
KP/900.48
Aerial
Last 5: → Stable86% match
€16.0M
#7
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Ezri Konsa
Aston Villa · Premier League
England28yContract 2028
Tkl/900.67
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable86% match
€40.0M
#8
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James Hill
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
England24yContract 2026
Tkl/901.77
KP/900.61
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable86% match
€15.0M
#9
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Murillo
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Brazil23yContract 2029
Tkl/901.48
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€12.0M
#10
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Harry Maguire
Manchester United · Premier League
England33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.22
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
€10.0M
#11
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Issa Diop
Fulham · Premier League
France29yContract 2027
Tkl/900.99
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€10.0M
#12
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Marc Guéhi
Manchester City · Premier League
England25yContract 2026
Tkl/901.55
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€65.0M
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Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Maximilian Kilman.
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Who are the best alternatives to Maximilian Kilman?▼
The top alternatives to Maximilian Kilman based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nathan Collins, Ibrahima Konaté, Kristoffer Ajer, Nikola Milenković, Joe Rodon. 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 Maximilian Kilman in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Maximilian Kilman in 2026 include Nathan Collins (€35.0M), Ibrahima Konaté (€50.0M), Kristoffer Ajer (€18.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Maximilian Kilman play and who plays similarly?▼
Maximilian Kilman plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nathan Collins (Republic of Ireland, €35.0M); Ibrahima Konaté (France, €50.0M); Kristoffer Ajer (Norway, €18.0M); Nikola Milenković (Serbia, €30.0M).
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.