AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Merlin Röhl
Players most similar to Merlin Röhl (Midfielder, €16.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Merlin Röhl
- 1.Bernardo Sousa Pereira Brites Martins99% DNA match·Moreirense
- 2.Pablo Gozálbez98% DNA match·Arouca
- 3.Svit Seslar97% DNA match·Eyüpspor
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
CreatorDefensiveSmall Sample
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.2 tackles/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.4 dispossessed/90) and prone to committing fouls (2.5/90). The three most similar players to Merlin Röhl by playing style are:
- Bernardo Sousa Pereira Brites Martins(99% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (2.1 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (60 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.7/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.4/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league. However, he can be exposed in 1v1 situations and prone to committing fouls (2.7/90).
- Pablo Gozálbez(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), draws fouls effectively (2.1/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 895 minutes of playing time this season.
- Svit Seslar(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.1 dispossessed/90).
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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Bernardo Sousa Pereira Brites Martins
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Portugal28yContract 2027
KP/900.89
G/900.15
CreatorDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Röhl: 5y older
99% match
N/A
#2
P
Pablo Gozálbez
Arouca · Liga Portugal
Spain25y
KP/901.37
G/900.09
CreatorSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Röhl: 2y older
98% match
N/A
#3
S
Svit Seslar
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Slovenia24y
KP/901.30
G/900.16
CreatorSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#4
J
José Luís Rocha Tavares
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Cape Verde22y
KP/900.76
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#5
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Odysseus Velanas
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Netherlands27yContract 2026
KP/902.00
G/900.33
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#6
A
Antonio Vergara
Napoli · Serie A
Italy23yContract 2027
KP/901.55
G/900.22
CreatorSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#7
J
Jerome Deom
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Belgium27y
KP/901.90
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxDefensive
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#8
Y
Yalçın Kayan
Samsunspor · Super Lig
Turkey27y
KP/901.22
G/900.00
CreatorSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#9
U
Unai Vencedor
Levante · La Liga
Spain25y
KP/901.27
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
#10
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Lilian Egloff
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Germany23y
KP/901.12
G/900.64
CreatorSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#11
S
Sebastian Szymanski
Rennes · Ligue 1
Poland27yContract 2027
KP/902.45
G/900.20
CreatorSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable96% match
€12.0M
#12
T
Thomas Bruns
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Netherlands34y
KP/900.66
G/900.08
CreatorDefensive
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Merlin Röhl?▼
The top alternatives to Merlin Röhl based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Bernardo Sousa Pereira Brites Martins, Pablo Gozálbez, Svit Seslar, José Luís Rocha Tavares, Odysseus Velanas. 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 Merlin Röhl in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Merlin Röhl in 2026 include Bernardo Sousa Pereira Brites Martins (N/A), Pablo Gozálbez (N/A), Svit Seslar (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Merlin Röhl play and who plays similarly?▼
Merlin Röhl plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Bernardo Sousa Pereira Brites Martins (Portugal, N/A); Pablo Gozálbez (Spain, N/A); Svit Seslar (Slovenia, N/A); José Luís Rocha Tavares (Cape Verde, 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.