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Best Alternatives to Mitchell Weiser

Players most similar to Mitchell Weiser (Defender, €3.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Mitchell Weiser

  1. 1.Jeremy Toljan88% DNA match·Levante€3.5M
  2. 2.Borna Sosa86% DNA match·Crystal Palace€4.0M
  3. 3.Julian Ryerson85% DNA match·Borussia Dortmund€20.0M

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

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-Back

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.28 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.75 big chances/90). The three most similar players to Mitchell Weiser by playing style are:

  • Jeremy Toljan(88% match)A Active Full-Back.
  • Borna Sosa(86% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.55 big chances/90). Note: this profile is based on 487 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Julian Ryerson(85% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.53 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.53 big chances/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 506 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Jeremy Toljan delivers 88% of the same playing style, with 1.69 tackles won per 90 at age 31.

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

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Mitchell Weiser
DefenderGermany€3.5M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Jeremy Toljan
Levante · La Liga
Germany31y
Tkl/901.69
KP/900.87
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
88% match
€3.5M
#2
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Borna Sosa
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Croatia28yContract 2028
Tkl/901.85
KP/900.92
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Weiser: 4y younger
86% match
€4.0M
#3
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Julian Ryerson
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Norway28yContract 2028
Tkl/902.38
KP/902.38
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
vs Weiser: €17M more expensive · 4y younger
85% match
€20.0M
#4
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Rasmus Kristensen
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Denmark28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.39
KP/900.80
Active Full-BackAerial
85% match
€14.0M
#5
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Valentino Lazaro
Torino · Serie A
Austria30yContract 2026
Tkl/901.81
KP/901.45
Solid Defender
85% match
€4.0M
#6
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Dimitrios Giannoulis
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga
Greece30yContract 2028
Tkl/900.95
KP/901.33
Active Full-Back
85% match
€3.0M
#7
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David Raum
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.81
KP/902.57
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€22.0M
#8
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Saël Kumbedi
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga
France21yContract 2029
Tkl/901.82
KP/901.07
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€9.0M
#9
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Joshua Brenet
Kayserispor · Super Lig
Netherlands32y
Tkl/903.36
KP/900.20
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€3.5M
#10
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Przemyslaw Frankowski
Rennes · Ligue 1
Poland31yContract 2026
Tkl/902.79
KP/902.02
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
83% match
€7.0M
#11
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William Mikelbrencis
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
France22yContract 2026
Tkl/901.48
KP/901.11
Active Full-Back
83% match
€3.0M
#12
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Keita Kosugi
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Japan20yContract 2031
Tkl/902.46
KP/901.88
Active Full-Back
83% match
€6.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Mitchell Weiser?
The top alternatives to Mitchell Weiser based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jeremy Toljan, Borna Sosa, Julian Ryerson, Rasmus Kristensen, Valentino Lazaro. 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 Mitchell Weiser in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Mitchell Weiser in 2026 include Jeremy Toljan (€3.5M), Borna Sosa (€4.0M), Julian Ryerson (€20.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Mitchell Weiser play and who plays similarly?
Mitchell Weiser plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jeremy Toljan (Germany, €3.5M); Borna Sosa (Croatia, €4.0M); Julian Ryerson (Norway, €20.0M); Rasmus Kristensen (Denmark, €14.0M).
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.