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Best Alternatives to Maximilian Mittelstädt

Players most similar to Maximilian Mittelstädt (Defender, €18.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Maximilian Mittelstädt

  1. 1.Rasmus Kristensen87% DNA match·Eintracht Frankfurt€14.0M
  2. 2.David Raum87% DNA match·RB Leipzig€22.0M
  3. 3.Nico Schlotterbeck87% DNA match·Borussia Dortmund€55.0M

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

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-BackBall-PlayingSmall Sample

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.03 big chances/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.4 final-third passes/90), central to possession (84 touches/90), active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 526 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Maximilian Mittelstädt by playing style are:

  • Rasmus Kristensen(87% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (9.0 final-third passes/90), central to possession (80 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.7/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.3/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 761 minutes of playing time this season.
  • David Raum(87% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), heavily involved in possession (64 passes/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.68 big chances/90), penetrates with forward passing (9.4 final-third passes/90), central to possession (95 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.8/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 527 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Nico Schlotterbeck(87% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (66% duel success), heavily involved in possession (75 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (13.6 final-third passes/90), central to possession (97 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (12.2/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 720 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Rasmus Kristensen delivers 87% of the same playing style, at 22% lower cost (€14.0M vs €18.0M), with 2.39 tackles won per 90 at age 28.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Maximilian Mittelstädt
DefenderGermany€18.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Rasmus Kristensen
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Denmark28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.39
KP/900.80
Active Full-BackAerial
87% match
€14.0M
#2
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David Raum
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.81
KP/902.57
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
87% match
€22.0M
#3
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Nico Schlotterbeck
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2027
Tkl/902.00
KP/900.89
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
vs Mittelstädt: €37M more expensive · 3y younger
87% match
€55.0M
#4
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Keita Kosugi
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Japan20yContract 2031
Tkl/902.46
KP/901.88
Active Full-Back
87% match
€6.0M
#5
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Ramy Bensebaini
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Algeria31yContract 2027
Tkl/903.14
KP/900.12
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
87% match
€7.0M
#6
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Chrislain Matsima
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga
France23yContract 2029
Tkl/901.20
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
87% match
€22.0M
#7
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Maik Nawrocki
Hannover 96 · Bundesliga
Poland25yContract 2026
Tkl/901.41
KP/901.21
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
87% match
€5.0M
#8
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Lukas Ullrich
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Germany22yContract 2027
Tkl/901.33
KP/900.53
Active Full-Back
86% match
€7.0M
#9
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Alexander Prass
TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga
Austria24yContract 2028
Tkl/902.22
KP/901.23
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip
86% match
€7.0M
#10
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Finn Jeltsch
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga
Germany19yContract 2030
Tkl/900.74
KP/900.62
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
87% match
€25.0M
#11
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Lorenz Assignon
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga
France25yContract 2029
Tkl/900.88
KP/901.50
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
86% match
€10.0M
#12
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Albian Hajdari
TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga
Switzerland22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.18
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
86% match
€20.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Maximilian Mittelstädt?
The top alternatives to Maximilian Mittelstädt based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Rasmus Kristensen, David Raum, Nico Schlotterbeck, Keita Kosugi, Ramy Bensebaini. 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 Mittelstädt in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Maximilian Mittelstädt in 2026 include Rasmus Kristensen (€14.0M), David Raum (€22.0M), Nico Schlotterbeck (€55.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Maximilian Mittelstädt play and who plays similarly?
Maximilian Mittelstädt plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Rasmus Kristensen (Denmark, €14.0M); David Raum (Germany, €22.0M); Nico Schlotterbeck (Germany, €55.0M); Keita Kosugi (Japan, €6.0M).
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.