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FC Köln· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ragnar Ache

AttackerGermany27y€7.0MFull profile →

Target Man

0.39G/90

0.22A/90

Based on 1,637 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · 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 Ragnar Ache

Justin Njinmah87% match
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga · €7.0M
Tiago Tomás86% match
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga · €15.0M
Shuto Machino86% match
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga · €7.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (6.5 aerials won/90). The three closest DNA matches to Ragnar Ache:

Justin Njinmah(87% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.23 goals/90).
Tiago Tomás(86% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.44 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.6/90).
Shuto Machino(86% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Justin Njinmah

Werder Bremen · Bundesliga

Germany25yContract 2027

G/900.23

A/900.00

Out of form ↓

vs Ache: 2y younger · -0.15 G/90

87% match

€7.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Ragnar Ache?▼

The top alternatives to Ragnar Ache based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Justin Njinmah, Tiago Tomás, Shuto Machino, Lucas Höler, Nelson Weiper. 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 Ragnar Ache in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ragnar Ache in 2026 include Justin Njinmah (€7.0M), Tiago Tomás (€15.0M), Shuto Machino (€7.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ragnar Ache play and who plays similarly?▼

Ragnar Ache plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Justin Njinmah (Germany, €7.0M); Tiago Tomás (Portugal, €15.0M); Shuto Machino (Japan, €7.0M); Lucas Höler (Germany, €3.0M).

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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