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.
Top 3 Alternatives to Niko Koulis
- 1.Or Israelov99% DNA match·Estoril
- 2.Erik Nissen99% DNA match·Aarhus Fremad
- 3.Luccas Claro99% DNA match·Eyüpspor
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 819 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Niko Koulis by playing style are:
- Or Israelov(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (64% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 659 minutes of playing time this season.
- Erik Nissen(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (67% duel success) and blocks shots courageously (1.9 blocks/90). Note: this profile is based on 612 minutes of playing time this season.
- Luccas Claro(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (67% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.5 aerials won/90, 69%).
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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Or Israelov
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Israel21y
Tkl/900.65
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Koulis: 6y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
E
Erik Nissen
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark29y
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Koulis: 2y older
99% match
N/A
#3
L
Luccas Claro
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Brazil34y
Tkl/900.81
KP/900.14
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Koulis: 7y older
99% match
N/A
#4
J
Jonas Jensen-Abbew
AGF · Superliga
Denmark24y
Tkl/900.83
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#5
L
Lukas Kirkegaard
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2028
Tkl/901.20
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#6
J
Julius Dirksen
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2027
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.33
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#7
A
Adamo Nagalo
Konyaspor · Super Lig
Ivory Coast23y
Tkl/901.21
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
€7.0M
#8
C
Cornelius Olsson
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.29
KP/900.48
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#9
B
Bahadır Öztürk
Antalyaspor · Super Lig
Turkey30yContract 2026
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#10
F
Friedrich Müller
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany20y
Tkl/901.60
KP/900.40
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#11
M
Max Bruns
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
98% match
N/A
#12
T
Tijn Joosten
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands19y
Tkl/900.45
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
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Ask AI about Niko Koulis →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Niko Koulis?▼
The top alternatives to Niko Koulis based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Or Israelov, Erik Nissen, Luccas Claro, Jonas Jensen-Abbew, Lukas Kirkegaard. 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 Or Israelov (N/A), Erik Nissen (N/A), Luccas Claro (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 Or Israelov (Israel, N/A); Erik Nissen (Denmark, N/A); Luccas Claro (Brazil, N/A); Jonas Jensen-Abbew (Denmark, 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.