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Verl· 2022/2023 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Niko Kijewski

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1.51Tkl/90

1.05KP/90

Based on 773 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 Niko Kijewski

Joakim Maehle98% match
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga · €7.0M
Raoul Petretta98% match
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Anton Donkor97% match
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (67% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 773 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Niko Kijewski:

Joakim Maehle(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Raoul Petretta(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.57 big chances/90).
Anton Donkor(97% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.69 big chances/90), central to possession (71 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Joakim Maehle

VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga

Denmark29yContract 2027

Tkl/902.75

KP/901.01

Active Full-BackSteady form

98% match

€7.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Niko Kijewski?▼

The top alternatives to Niko Kijewski based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Joakim Maehle, Raoul Petretta, Anton Donkor, Olivier Deman, Luca Bolay. 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 Niko Kijewski in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Niko Kijewski in 2026 include Joakim Maehle (€7.0M), Raoul Petretta (N/A), Anton Donkor (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Niko Kijewski play and who plays similarly?▼

Niko Kijewski plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Joakim Maehle (Denmark, €7.0M); Raoul Petretta (Italy, N/A); Anton Donkor (Germany, N/A); Olivier Deman (Belgium, €3.0M).

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.

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