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Como· 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Nicolas Kühn

AttackerGermany26y€12.0MFull profile →

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0.14G/90

0.14A/90

Based on 656 min · 2025/2026 · Serie A · 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 Nicolas Kühn

Christopher Nkunku85% match
AC Milan · Serie A · €28.0M
Federico Bonazzoli84% match
Cremonese · Serie A · €18.0M
Sandro Kulenovic84% match
Torino · Serie A · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90). Note: this profile is based on 656 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Nicolas Kühn:

Christopher Nkunku(85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.47 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Federico Bonazzoli(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.36 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.9/90).
Sandro Kulenovic(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (1.07 goals/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Christopher Nkunku

AC Milan · Serie A

France28yContract 2030

G/900.47

A/900.20

Complete ForwardProlificIn form ↑

vs Kühn: €16M more expensive · 2y older · +0.33 G/90

85% match

€28.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Nicolas Kühn?▼

The top alternatives to Nicolas Kühn based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Christopher Nkunku, Federico Bonazzoli, Sandro Kulenovic, Jeff Ekhator, Lautaro Martínez. 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 Nicolas Kühn in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Nicolas Kühn in 2026 include Christopher Nkunku (€28.0M), Federico Bonazzoli (€18.0M), Sandro Kulenovic (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Nicolas Kühn play and who plays similarly?▼

Nicolas Kühn plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Christopher Nkunku (France, €28.0M); Federico Bonazzoli (Italy, €18.0M); Sandro Kulenovic (Croatia, €4.0M); Jeff Ekhator (Nigeria, €7.0M).

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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