AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Phillipp Mwene
Players most similar to Phillipp Mwene (Defender, €1.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Phillipp Mwene
- 1.Valentin Gendrey84% DNA match·TSG Hoffenheim€7.0M
- 2.Willy Kambwala83% DNA match·Villarreal€4.0M
- 3.William Mikelbrencis84% DNA match·Hamburger SV€3.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
GoalsTop 15%
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“A Solid Defender....”
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Solid DefenderSmall Sample
A Solid Defender. Note: this profile is based on 506 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Phillipp Mwene by playing style are:
- Valentin Gendrey(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.76 big chances/90).
- Willy Kambwala(83% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (6.5/90).
- William Mikelbrencis(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Transfer Intelligence
Valentin Gendrey delivers 84% of the same playing style, at a 367% premium over Phillipp Mwene, with 2.02 tackles won per 90 at age 25.
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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Valentin Gendrey
TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga
France25yContract 2028
Tkl/902.02
KP/901.11
Active Full-Back
vs Mwene: €6M more expensive · 7y younger
84% match
€7.0M
#2
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Willy Kambwala
Villarreal · La Liga
France21yContract 2029
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.09
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Mwene: 11y younger
83% match
€4.0M
#3
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William Mikelbrencis
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
France22yContract 2026
Tkl/901.48
KP/901.11
Active Full-Back
vs Mwene: 10y younger
84% match
€3.0M
#4
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Niklas Kolbe
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga
Germany29y
Tkl/900.94
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€3.5M
#5
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Jordy Makengo
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga
France24y
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.30
Aerial
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€6.0M
#6
K
Kristoffer Lund
FC Köln · Bundesliga
Denmark23yContract 2026
Tkl/901.27
KP/900.91
Active Full-BackAerial
83% match
€4.0M
#7
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Lukas Klostermann
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.37
KP/900.10
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
82% match
€3.5M
#8
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Alexander Prass
TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga
Austria24yContract 2028
Tkl/902.22
KP/901.23
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
€7.0M
#9
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Sebastian Sebulonsen
FC Köln · Bundesliga
Norway26yContract 2028
Tkl/900.81
KP/900.46
AerialSmall Sample
83% match
€5.5M
#10
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Antoine Mendy
Nice · Ligue 1
France21yContract 2028
Tkl/903.14
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€4.0M
#11
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Arthur Theate
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Belgium25yContract 2029
Tkl/902.42
KP/900.70
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
82% match
€20.0M
#12
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Abakar Sylla
Nantes · Ligue 1
Ivory Coast23yContract 2028
Tkl/902.52
KP/900.11
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
83% match
€3.0M
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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 Phillipp Mwene.
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Who are the best alternatives to Phillipp Mwene?▼
The top alternatives to Phillipp Mwene based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Valentin Gendrey, Willy Kambwala, William Mikelbrencis, Niklas Kolbe, Jordy Makengo. 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 Phillipp Mwene in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Phillipp Mwene in 2026 include Valentin Gendrey (€7.0M), Willy Kambwala (€4.0M), William Mikelbrencis (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Phillipp Mwene play and who plays similarly?▼
Phillipp Mwene plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Valentin Gendrey (France, €7.0M); Willy Kambwala (France, €4.0M); William Mikelbrencis (France, €3.0M); Niklas Kolbe (Germany, €3.5M).
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.