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Fortuna Düsseldorf· 2019/2020 · Bundesliga · FULL

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3.06Tkl/90

1.02KP/90

Based on 2,925 min · 2019/2020 · Bundesliga · FULL

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 Matthias Zimmermann

Henning Matriciani87% match
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Marco Meyerhöfer86% match
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Josip Stanisic76% match
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga · €35.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Matthias Zimmermann is a Defender. Solid defensive option. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90). The three closest DNA matches to Matthias Zimmermann:

Henning Matriciani(87% match) — Henning Matriciani is a Defender. Solid defensive option.
Marco Meyerhöfer(86% match) — Marco Meyerhöfer is a Defender. Solid defensive option.
Josip Stanisic(76% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), central to possession (80 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Henning Matriciani

Schalke 04 · Bundesliga

Germany26yContract 2026

Tkl/902.16

KP/900.15

vs Zimmermann: 8y younger

87% match

N/A

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Who are the best alternatives to Matthias Zimmermann?▼

The top alternatives to Matthias Zimmermann based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Henning Matriciani, Marco Meyerhöfer, Josip Stanisic, Konrad Laimer, Julian Ryerson. 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 Matthias Zimmermann in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Matthias Zimmermann in 2026 include Henning Matriciani (N/A), Marco Meyerhöfer (N/A), Josip Stanisic (€35.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Matthias Zimmermann play and who plays similarly?▼

Matthias Zimmermann plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Henning Matriciani (Germany, N/A); Marco Meyerhöfer (Germany, N/A); Josip Stanisic (Croatia, €35.0M); Konrad Laimer (Austria, €32.0M).

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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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