RisingTransfers
AI DNA Similarity

Best Alternatives to Philip Heise

Players most similar to Philip Heise (Defender, €250K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Philip Heise

  1. 1.Max Finkgräfe86% DNA match·RB Leipzig€3.0M
  2. 2.Oscar Schönfelder86% DNA match·Jahn Regensburg
  3. 3.Luca Netz85% DNA match·Nottingham Forest€6.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

RT

Intelligence Verdict

GoalsTop 9%
???Bottom 5%

Philip Heise is a Active Full-Back....

See Full Verdict + Share Card →

Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-BackAerial

Philip Heise is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.4 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (66% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.6 final-third passes/90), central to possession (75 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (10.1/90). The three most similar players to Philip Heise by playing style are:

  • Max Finkgräfe(86% match)Max Finkgräfe is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.5 tackles/90) and top 10% tackler in the league.
  • Oscar Schönfelder(86% match)Oscar Schönfelder is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), central to possession (78 touches/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.4/90). (Limited sample: 374 mins)
  • Luca Netz(85% match)Luca Netz is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.65 big chances/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Max Finkgräfe delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 1100% premium over Philip Heise, with 1.84 tackles won per 90 at age 22.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

P
Comparison Base
Philip Heise
DefenderGermany€250K
Full profile →

Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
M
Max Finkgräfe
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Germany22yContract 2030
Tkl/901.84
KP/901.38
Active Full-Back
vs Heise: 12y younger
86% match
€3.0M
#2
O
Oscar Schönfelder
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany25y
Tkl/902.41
KP/901.44
Active Full-BackAerial
vs Heise: 9y younger
86% match
N/A
#3
L
Luca Netz
Nottingham Forest · Bundesliga
Germany22yContract 2026
Tkl/901.43
KP/901.59
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Heise: €6M more expensive · 12y younger
85% match
€6.0M
#4
S
Siebe Horemans
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Belgium27y
Tkl/901.95
KP/901.00
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
N/A
#5
S
Seiya Maikuma
AZ · Eredivisie
Japan28yContract 2028
Tkl/903.36
KP/901.20
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€3.0M
#6
H
Héctor Fort
Elche · La Liga
Spain19yContract 2026
Tkl/902.72
KP/901.09
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€12.0M
#7
N
Nick Seidel
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany21y
Tkl/901.08
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
84% match
N/A
#8
M
Marcel Hoffmeier
Paderborn · Bundesliga
Germany26y
Tkl/902.67
KP/901.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
84% match
N/A
#9
N
Nikolaos Athanasiou
OFI · Liga Portugal
Greece25yContract 2026
Tkl/901.64
KP/901.16
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
N/A
#10
M
Mats Rots
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/902.34
KP/901.49
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
N/A
#11
D
Daley Sinkgraven
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Netherlands30yContract 2026
Tkl/903.02
KP/901.26
Active Full-Back
83% match
€5.0M
#12
A
Abdurrahim Dursun
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
Turkey27y
Tkl/903.04
KP/901.24
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
N/A

Ask AI: Why are these players similar?

Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Philip Heise.

Ask AI about Philip Heise

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Philip Heise?
The top alternatives to Philip Heise based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Max Finkgräfe, Oscar Schönfelder, Luca Netz, Siebe Horemans, Seiya Maikuma. 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 Philip Heise in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Philip Heise in 2026 include Max Finkgräfe (€3.0M), Oscar Schönfelder (N/A), Luca Netz (€6.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Philip Heise play and who plays similarly?
Philip Heise plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Max Finkgräfe (Germany, €3.0M); Oscar Schönfelder (Germany, N/A); Luca Netz (Germany, €6.0M); Siebe Horemans (Belgium, 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.