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FC Köln· 2019/2020 · Superliga · FULL

Best Alternatives to Rasmus Carstensen

Right MidfieldDenmark25y€1.0MFull profile →

Box-to-BoxSmall Sample

0.78KP/90

0.26G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 825 min · 2019/2020 · Superliga · FULL

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 Rasmus Carstensen

Frederik Holst88% match
Hvidovre · Superliga
M. Rochester88% match
HB Køge · Superliga
Frederik Brandhof87% match
Horsens · Superliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-BoxSmall Sample

Rasmus Carstensen is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success). The three closest DNA matches to Rasmus Carstensen:

Frederik Holst(88% match) — Frederik Holst is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
M. Rochester(88% match) — Marc Rochester Sørensen is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
Frederik Brandhof(87% match) — Frederik Brandhof is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.

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Who are the best alternatives to Rasmus Carstensen?▼

The top alternatives to Rasmus Carstensen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Frederik Holst, M. Rochester, Frederik Brandhof, Oliver Højer, Mads Kaalund. 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 Rasmus Carstensen in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Rasmus Carstensen in 2026 include Frederik Holst (N/A), M. Rochester (N/A), Frederik Brandhof (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Rasmus Carstensen play and who plays similarly?▼

Rasmus Carstensen plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Frederik Holst (Denmark, N/A); M. Rochester (Denmark, N/A); Frederik Brandhof (Denmark, N/A); Oliver Højer (Denmark, 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.

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