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Rot-Weiss Essen· 2022/2023 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Michael Schultz

Centre BackGermany32yN/AFull profile →

Physical StopperAerialSmall Sample

2.16Tkl/90

0.39KP/90

Based on 549 min · 2022/2023 · Bundesliga · 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 Michael Schultz

Marcel Seegert99% match
Ulm · Bundesliga
Colin Kleine-Bekel97% match
VfL Bochum 1848 · Bundesliga
Frederik Jäkel97% match
Eintracht Braunschweig · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical StopperAerialSmall Sample

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (64% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 549 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Michael Schultz:

Marcel Seegert(99% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90) and reads the game exceptionally (2.5 interceptions/90).
Colin Kleine-Bekel(97% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.3 clearances/90), strong in aerial duels (3.2 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (8.3/90).
Frederik Jäkel(97% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (66% duel success).

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Michael Schultz

DefenderGermanyBundesligaN/A

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Marcel Seegert

Ulm · Bundesliga

Germany32yContract 2027

Tkl/901.08

KP/900.54

Physical StopperAerial

99% match

N/A

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Colin Kleine-Bekel

VfL Bochum 1848 · Bundesliga

Germany23y

Tkl/901.02

KP/900.17

Physical StopperAerialIn form ↑

vs Schultz: 9y younger

97% match

N/A

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Frederik Jäkel

Eintracht Braunschweig · Bundesliga

Germany25y

Tkl/901.47

KP/900.31

Physical StopperAerial

vs Schultz: 7y younger

97% match

N/A

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Hasan Kuruçay

Schalke 04 · Bundesliga

Denmark28yContract 2027

Tkl/901.88

KP/900.09

Ball-Playing CBAerialSteady form

96% match

N/A

Dayot Upamecano

FC Bayern München · Bundesliga

France27yContract 2026

Tkl/902.25

KP/900.55

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSteady form

76% match

€70.0M

Nico Schlotterbeck

Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga

Germany26yContract 2027

Tkl/901.82

KP/900.43

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSteady form

76% match

€55.0M

Castello Lukeba

RB Leipzig · Bundesliga

France23yContract 2029

Tkl/901.28

KP/900.29

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingIn form ↑

76% match

€45.0M

Jarell Quansah

Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga

England23yContract 2030

Tkl/901.10

KP/900.43

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingOut of form ↓

76% match

€40.0M

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Luka Vuskovic

Hamburger SV · Bundesliga

Croatia19yContract 2026

Tkl/900.85

KP/900.44

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingIn form ↑

Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga

Burkina Faso27yContract 2028

Tkl/901.12

KP/900.38

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSteady form

FC Bayern München · Bundesliga

Germany30yContract 2029

Tkl/901.11

KP/900.22

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSteady form

FC Bayern München · Bundesliga

South Korea29yContract 2028

Tkl/901.35

KP/900.28

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingIn form ↑

Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League

Romania24yContract 2030

Tkl/901.01

KP/900.00

Physical StopperAerialSteady form

Torino · Serie A

Italy21yContract 2030

Tkl/902.04

KP/900.78

Physical StopperAerialSteady form

Nottingham Forest · Premier League

Brazil21yContract 2030

Tkl/901.57

KP/900.17

Physical StopperAerialSteady form

Angers SCO · Ligue 1

France21yContract 2028

Tkl/901.65

KP/900.00

Physical StopperAerialSteady form

96% match

N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Michael Schultz?▼

The top alternatives to Michael Schultz based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marcel Seegert, Colin Kleine-Bekel, Frederik Jäkel, Hasan Kuruçay, Dayot Upamecano. 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 Michael Schultz in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Michael Schultz in 2026 include Marcel Seegert (N/A), Colin Kleine-Bekel (N/A), Frederik Jäkel (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Michael Schultz play and who plays similarly?▼

Michael Schultz plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marcel Seegert (Germany, N/A); Colin Kleine-Bekel (Germany, N/A); Frederik Jäkel (Germany, N/A); Hasan Kuruçay (Denmark, 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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