AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Paul Scholl
Players most similar to Paul Scholl (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Paul Scholl
- 1.Tijn Joosten98% DNA match·VVV-Venlo
- 2.Lukas Kirkegaard98% DNA match·Viborg FF
- 3.Anders Dahl98% DNA match·Fredericia
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerialSmall Sample
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), commanding in the air (5.5 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), central to possession (70 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.0/90). Note: this profile is based on 554 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Paul Scholl by playing style are:
- Tijn Joosten(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.3/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Lukas Kirkegaard(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.9 final-third passes/90) and uses long balls frequently (8.4/90).
- Anders Dahl(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), central to possession (70 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 537 minutes of playing time this season.
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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Tijn Joosten
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands19y
Tkl/900.45
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#2
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Lukas Kirkegaard
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2028
Tkl/901.20
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#3
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Anders Dahl
Fredericia · Superliga
Denmark24y
Tkl/902.31
KP/901.42
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Scholl: 5y older
98% match
N/A
#4
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Max Bruns
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
98% match
N/A
#5
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João Afonso
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Portugal35yContract 2026
Tkl/901.95
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#6
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Emir Ortakaya
Rizespor · Super Lig
Turkey21y
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#7
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Gustav Bjerge
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.42
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#8
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Philip Søndergaard
Brøndby IF · Superliga
Denmark19y
Tkl/901.90
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#9
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Julius Dirksen
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2027
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.33
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#10
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Adamo Nagalo
Konyaspor · Super Lig
Ivory Coast23y
Tkl/901.21
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
€7.0M
#11
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Lars Bünning
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.75
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBAerial
98% match
N/A
#12
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Xavier Mbuyamba
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands24y
Tkl/902.19
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Paul Scholl?▼
The top alternatives to Paul Scholl based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Tijn Joosten, Lukas Kirkegaard, Anders Dahl, Max Bruns, João Afonso. 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 Paul Scholl in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Paul Scholl in 2026 include Tijn Joosten (N/A), Lukas Kirkegaard (N/A), Anders Dahl (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Paul Scholl play and who plays similarly?▼
Paul Scholl plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Tijn Joosten (Netherlands, N/A); Lukas Kirkegaard (Denmark, N/A); Anders Dahl (Denmark, N/A); Max Bruns (Netherlands, 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.