AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Marcelo Hermes
Players most similar to Marcelo Hermes (Defender, €2.9M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Marcelo Hermes
- 1.Jonas Thorsen83% DNA match·Aarhus Fremad
- 2.C. Allen82% DNA match·Hillerød
- 3.Kevin Vázquez82% DNA match·Sporting Gijón
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“Marcelo Hermes is a Solid Defender....”
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Solid Defender
Marcelo Hermes is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90). The three most similar players to Marcelo Hermes by playing style are:
- Jonas Thorsen(83% match) — Jonas Thorsen is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90) and active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90).
- C. Allen(82% match) — A Solid Defender.
- Kevin Vázquez(82% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 706 minutes of playing time this season.
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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Jonas Thorsen
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark36y
Tkl/902.09
KP/901.08
Solid Defender
vs Hermes: 5y older
83% match
N/A
#2
C
C. Allen
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/900.90
KP/900.73
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stablevs Hermes: 9y younger
82% match
N/A
#3
K
Kevin Vázquez
Sporting Gijón · La Liga
Spain33yContract 2026
Tkl/900.40
KP/900.00
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Hermes: 2y older
82% match
N/A
#4
B
Boy Kemper
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands26y
Tkl/901.56
KP/901.20
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable82% match
N/A
#5
D
Dean James
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.93
KP/901.44
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
N/A
#6
M
Marco Meyerhöfer
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Germany30y
Tkl/902.14
KP/900.62
82% match
N/A
#7
G
G. Çulhacı
HB Køge · Superliga
Netherlands26y
Tkl/901.92
KP/902.24
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
83% match
N/A
#8
L
Leonardo Rivas
AVS · Liga Portugal
Paraguay24y
Tkl/902.49
KP/900.69
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stable83% match
N/A
#9
S
Sebastian Stolze
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany31y
Tkl/902.01
KP/901.15
Solid Defender
82% match
N/A
#10
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Vitalie Becker
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Germany21yContract 2027
Tkl/903.41
KP/901.00
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
N/A
#11
Y
Yhoan Andzouana
Konyaspor · Super Lig
DR Congo29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.42
KP/901.17
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
N/A
#12
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Abdulsamet Burak
Kayserispor · Super Lig
Netherlands29y
Tkl/901.43
KP/900.48
Ball-Playing CB
81% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Marcelo Hermes?▼
The top alternatives to Marcelo Hermes based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jonas Thorsen, C. Allen, Kevin Vázquez, Boy Kemper, Dean James. 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 Marcelo Hermes in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Marcelo Hermes in 2026 include Jonas Thorsen (N/A), C. Allen (N/A), Kevin Vázquez (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Marcelo Hermes play and who plays similarly?▼
Marcelo Hermes plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jonas Thorsen (Denmark, N/A); C. Allen (Denmark, N/A); Kevin Vázquez (Spain, N/A); Boy Kemper (Netherlands, 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.