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Daejeon Citizen· 2026 · K League 1 · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Moon-hwan Kim

Right BackSouth Korea30y€545KFull profile →

Active Full-Back

1.32Tkl/90

0.44KP/90

Based on 1,106 min · 2026 · K League 1 · 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 Moon-hwan Kim

Xavi Espart96% match
FC Barcelona · La Liga
Ben White96% match
Arsenal · Premier League · €30.0M
Carlens Arcus96% match
Angers SCO · Ligue 1

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (2.2 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and central to possession (74 touches/90). The three closest DNA matches to Moon-hwan Kim:

Xavi Espart(96% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (64% duel success).
Ben White(96% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.0 final-third passes/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Carlens Arcus(96% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Moon-hwan Kim

DefenderSouth KoreaK League 1€545K

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Xavi Espart

FC Barcelona · La Liga

Spain19y

Tkl/902.37

KP/900.63

Active Full-BackSmall SampleSteady form

vs Kim: 11y younger

96% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Moon-hwan Kim?▼

The top alternatives to Moon-hwan Kim based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Xavi Espart, Ben White, Carlens Arcus, Garcia, Sacha Boey. 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 Moon-hwan Kim in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Moon-hwan Kim in 2026 include Xavi Espart (N/A), Ben White (€30.0M), Carlens Arcus (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Moon-hwan Kim play and who plays similarly?▼

Moon-hwan Kim plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Xavi Espart (Spain, N/A); Ben White (England, €30.0M); Carlens Arcus (Haiti, N/A); Garcia (Brazil, N/A).

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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