AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Okan Erdogan
Players most similar to Okan Erdogan (Defender, €30K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Okan Erdogan
- 1.Julian Pauli100% DNA match·Dynamo Dresden
- 2.Marvin Young100% DNA match·Sparta Rotterdam
- 3.Frederico Venâncio100% DNA match·Santa Clara
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Chances MissedTop 0%
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBAerial
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), uses long balls frequently (6.5/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Okan Erdogan by playing style are:
- Julian Pauli(100% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), central to possession (71 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.8/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Marvin Young(100% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.4 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), uses long balls frequently (6.4/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Frederico Venâncio(100% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.4 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), switches play with precision (7.1 long balls/90, 62% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
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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Julian Pauli
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany20y
Tkl/901.11
KP/900.37
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Erdogan: 7y younger
100% match
N/A
#2
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Marvin Young
Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/902.22
KP/900.41
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Erdogan: 7y younger
100% match
N/A
#3
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Frederico Venâncio
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Portugal33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.92
KP/900.26
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Erdogan: 6y older
100% match
N/A
#4
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Maxwell Gyamfi
Kaiserslautern · Bundesliga
Germany26y
Tkl/902.24
KP/900.12
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#5
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Julius Berthel Askou
Odense BK · Superliga
Denmark19yContract 2027
Tkl/903.13
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#6
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Rick Meissen
Excelsior · Eredivisie
Netherlands24y
Tkl/901.03
KP/900.33
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#7
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M. Soulas
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
France26yContract 2026
Tkl/901.64
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#8
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Diego Murillo
Málaga · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2029
Tkl/901.65
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#9
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Mattes Hansen
Paderborn · Bundesliga
Germany21y
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.46
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#10
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Rio Hillen
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/902.26
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#11
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Elison Makolli
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Sweden21y
Tkl/901.75
KP/900.12
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#12
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R. Møller
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark26y
Tkl/901.18
KP/900.21
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
99% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Okan Erdogan?▼
The top alternatives to Okan Erdogan based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Julian Pauli, Marvin Young, Frederico Venâncio, Maxwell Gyamfi, Julius Berthel Askou. 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 Okan Erdogan in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Okan Erdogan in 2026 include Julian Pauli (N/A), Marvin Young (N/A), Frederico Venâncio (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Okan Erdogan play and who plays similarly?▼
Okan Erdogan plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Julian Pauli (Germany, N/A); Marvin Young (Netherlands, N/A); Frederico Venâncio (Portugal, N/A); Maxwell Gyamfi (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.