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Best Alternatives to Mikkel Kirkeskov

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

Top 3 Alternatives to Mikkel Kirkeskov

  1. 1.Florent Hanin98% DNA match·Angers SCO
  2. 2.Tim Köther98% DNA match·Roda JC Kerkrade
  3. 3.Mika Haas98% DNA match·Kaiserslautern

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (60% duel success). The three most similar players to Mikkel Kirkeskov by playing style are:

  • Florent Hanin(98% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 682 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Tim Köther(98% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.5 successful tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 815 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Mika Haas(98% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.6 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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Mikkel Kirkeskov
DefenderDenmarkN/A
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Florent Hanin
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
France36yContract 2026
Tkl/901.46
KP/900.73
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
vs Kirkeskov: 2y older
98% match
N/A
#2
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Tim Köther
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Germany25y
Tkl/903.48
KP/900.58
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
vs Kirkeskov: 9y younger
98% match
N/A
#3
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Mika Haas
Kaiserslautern · Bundesliga
Germany20yContract 2026
Tkl/901.22
KP/900.67
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Kirkeskov: 14y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
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Valgeir Lunddal
Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga
Iceland24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.79
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
98% match
N/A
#5
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Thomás Luciano Trindade Lopes Mathias
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Brazil24y
Tkl/901.73
KP/900.80
Active Full-BackAerial
98% match
N/A
#6
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Lushendry Edward Martes
Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie
Netherlands18y
Tkl/902.86
KP/900.67
Last 5: → Stable
98% match
N/A
#7
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Sacha Boey
Galatasaray · Super Lig
France25yContract 2028
Tkl/903.36
KP/900.56
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
98% match
€15.0M
#8
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Fahem Benaïssa
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
France24y
Tkl/903.21
KP/900.96
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
98% match
N/A
#9
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Konrad Faber
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2026
Tkl/901.47
KP/901.15
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot
98% match
N/A
#10
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Mathias Løvik
Trabzonspor · Super Lig
Norway22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.65
KP/900.75
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
98% match
€4.0M
#11
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Djevencio van der Kust
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Suriname25y
Tkl/902.60
KP/900.41
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
98% match
N/A
#12
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Jannes Wieckhoff
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Germany25y
Tkl/902.76
KP/901.17
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
97% match
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Mikkel Kirkeskov?
The top alternatives to Mikkel Kirkeskov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Florent Hanin, Tim Köther, Mika Haas, Valgeir Lunddal, Thomás Luciano Trindade Lopes Mathias. 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 Mikkel Kirkeskov in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Mikkel Kirkeskov in 2026 include Florent Hanin (N/A), Tim Köther (N/A), Mika Haas (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Mikkel Kirkeskov play and who plays similarly?
Mikkel Kirkeskov plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Florent Hanin (France, N/A); Tim Köther (Germany, N/A); Mika Haas (Germany, N/A); Valgeir Lunddal (Iceland, 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.