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Best Alternatives to Stefano Denswil

Players most similar to Stefano Denswil (Defender, €6.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Stefano Denswil

  1. 1.Mateusz Wieteska87% DNA match·Kocaelispor€5.0M
  2. 2.Samet Akaydin85% DNA match·Rizespor€3.7M
  3. 3.Mert Müldür84% DNA match·Fenerbahçe€5.0M

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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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.7/90). The three most similar players to Stefano Denswil by playing style are:

  • Mateusz Wieteska(87% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), central to possession (74 touches/90), dominant in the air (4.0 aerials won/90, 65%) and uses long balls frequently (6.8/90).
  • Samet Akaydin(85% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.8 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.2 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), uses long balls frequently (6.7/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Mert Müldür(84% match)Müldür occupies a fascinating tactical grey zone—a defender who consistently threatens the opposition goal more than he's troubled by his own. His tackles won rate sits in the top 5% of Super Lig defenders, meaning he's not just positioning well; he's actively winning the ball back at an elite frequency for this league. Pair that with top-20% key passes and shots per 90, and you have someone functioning more like an advanced wing-back than a conventional fullback.

Transfer Intelligence

Mateusz Wieteska delivers 87% of the same playing style, at 17% lower cost (€5.0M vs €6.0M), with 1.50 tackles won per 90 at age 29.

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

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Stefano Denswil
DefenderSuriname€6.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Mateusz Wieteska
Kocaelispor · Super Lig
Poland29y
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.10
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Denswil: 4y younger
87% match
€5.0M
#2
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Samet Akaydin
Rizespor · Super Lig
Turkey32yContract 2026
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.46
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€3.7M
#3
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Mert Müldür
Fenerbahçe · Super Lig
Turkey27yContract 2027
Tkl/902.98
KP/901.18
Physical StopperSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Denswil: 6y younger
84% match
€5.0M
#4
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Tiago Djaló
Beşiktaş · Super Lig
Portugal26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.48
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€7.0M
#5
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Modibo Sagnan
Rizespor · Super Lig
France27y
Tkl/902.29
KP/900.25
Reading DefenderAerial Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€3.2M
#6
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Sepp van den Berg
Brentford · Premier League
Netherlands24yContract 2029
Tkl/900.64
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€28.0M
#7
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Emirhan Topçu
Beşiktaş · Super Lig
Turkey25yContract 2028
Tkl/902.51
KP/900.55
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€6.0M
#8
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Abdülkerim Bardakcı
Galatasaray · Super Lig
Turkey31yContract 2027
Tkl/901.45
KP/900.56
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€6.5M
#9
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Danilho Doekhi
FC Union Berlin · Bundesliga
Netherlands27yContract 2026
Tkl/901.00
KP/900.29
Physical StopperAerial
83% match
€13.0M
#10
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Kevin Danso
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Austria27yContract 2030
Tkl/901.84
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€22.0M
#11
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Anel Ahmedhodzic
Feyenoord · Eredivisie
Bosnia and Herzegovina27yContract 2029
Tkl/901.10
KP/900.53
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€12.0M
#12
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Ismail Jakobs
Galatasaray · Super Lig
Senegal26yContract 2027
Tkl/901.89
KP/900.91
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€6.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Stefano Denswil?
The top alternatives to Stefano Denswil based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mateusz Wieteska, Samet Akaydin, Mert Müldür, Tiago Djaló, Modibo Sagnan. 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 Stefano Denswil in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Stefano Denswil in 2026 include Mateusz Wieteska (€5.0M), Samet Akaydin (€3.7M), Mert Müldür (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Stefano Denswil play and who plays similarly?
Stefano Denswil plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mateusz Wieteska (Poland, €5.0M); Samet Akaydin (Turkey, €3.7M); Mert Müldür (Turkey, €5.0M); Tiago Djaló (Portugal, €7.0M).
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.