AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Niko Koulis
Players most similar to Niko Koulis (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
A Reading Defender in Bundesliga. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.5/90). The three most similar players to Niko Koulis by playing style are:
- Mertcan Ayhan(99% match) — A Reading Defender in Bundesliga. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), uses long balls frequently (6.2/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Warmed Omari(98% match) — A Reading Defender in Bundesliga. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.7 clearances/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.3/90).
- Johannes Reichert(97% match) — A Reading Defender in Bundesliga. Statistically, he stands out as uses long balls frequently (6.1/90).
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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Mertcan Ayhan
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Turkey19yContract 2028
Tkl/902.18
KP/900.10
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#2
W
Warmed Omari
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
France25yContract 2030
Tkl/900.70
KP/900.50
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
€3.0M
#3
J
Johannes Reichert
Ulm · Bundesliga
Germany34yContract 2027
Tkl/901.72
KP/900.40
Reading Defender
97% match
N/A
#4
J
Jano ter Horst
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Germany23y
Tkl/901.88
KP/901.32
Reading Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#5
B
Ben Godfrey
Atalanta · Serie A
England28yContract 2026
Tkl/901.98
KP/900.28
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip94% match
€5.5M
#6
N
Nicolò Bertola
Udinese · Serie A
Italy23yContract 2030
Tkl/901.86
KP/900.44
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stable94% match
€6.0M
#7
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Yousri el Anbri
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands20yContract 2027
Tkl/902.16
KP/900.00
Reading DefenderAerial
93% match
N/A
#8
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Luka Hujber
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Croatia26y
Tkl/903.42
KP/900.77
Reading DefenderAerial
93% match
N/A
#9
N
Neville Ogidi Nwankwo
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2026
Tkl/902.26
KP/900.35
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stable93% match
N/A
#10
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Robin Ziegele
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany29y
Tkl/901.26
KP/900.33
Solid DefenderAerial
92% match
N/A
#11
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Victor Bak
FC Midtjylland · Superliga
Denmark22yContract 2027
Tkl/902.57
KP/900.86
Reading Defender
Last 5: → Stable92% match
N/A
#12
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Sylian Mokono
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands27y
Tkl/901.73
KP/900.69
Reading DefenderAerial
92% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Niko Koulis?▼
The top alternatives to Niko Koulis based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mertcan Ayhan, Warmed Omari, Johannes Reichert, Jano ter Horst, Ben Godfrey. 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 Koulis in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Niko Koulis in 2026 include Mertcan Ayhan (N/A), Warmed Omari (€3.0M), Johannes Reichert (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 Koulis play and who plays similarly?▼
Niko Koulis plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mertcan Ayhan (Turkey, N/A); Warmed Omari (France, €3.0M); Johannes Reichert (Germany, N/A); Jano ter Horst (Germany, 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.