AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Stephan Ambrosius
Players most similar to Stephan Ambrosius (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Stephan Ambrosius
- 1.Ángel Recio99% DNA match·Málaga
- 2.Lukas Kirkegaard99% DNA match·Viborg FF
- 3.Giovanni van Zwam99% DNA match·Go Ahead Eagles
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 CBAerialSmall Sample
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), uses long balls frequently (6.3/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 820 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Stephan Ambrosius by playing style are:
- Ángel Recio(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), heavily involved in possession (62 passes/90), central to possession (72 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (8.4/90). However, he struggles in aerial duels.
- Lukas Kirkegaard(99% 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).
- Giovanni van Zwam(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.7 clearances/90), blocks shots courageously (1.6 blocks/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.9/90). Note: this profile is based on 617 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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Ángel Recio
Málaga · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2029
Tkl/900.67
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Ambrosius: 4y younger
99% 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: ↑ Hotvs Ambrosius: 7y younger
99% match
N/A
#3
G
Giovanni van Zwam
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/900.88
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Ambrosius: 5y younger
99% match
N/A
#4
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Silvinho Esajas
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/902.02
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
#5
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Julius Dirksen
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2027
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.33
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#6
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Lars Bünning
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.75
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
#7
M
Malthe Kristensen
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark21y
Tkl/900.98
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#8
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Or Israelov
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Israel21y
Tkl/900.65
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
#9
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Xavier Mbuyamba
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands24y
Tkl/902.19
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#10
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Luccas Claro
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Brazil34y
Tkl/900.81
KP/900.14
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#11
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Henrique Silva
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
20y
Tkl/901.83
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#12
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M. Kannegaard
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark19y
Tkl/901.27
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
98% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Stephan Ambrosius?▼
The top alternatives to Stephan Ambrosius based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ángel Recio, Lukas Kirkegaard, Giovanni van Zwam, Silvinho Esajas, Julius Dirksen. 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 Stephan Ambrosius in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Stephan Ambrosius in 2026 include Ángel Recio (N/A), Lukas Kirkegaard (N/A), Giovanni van Zwam (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Stephan Ambrosius play and who plays similarly?▼
Stephan Ambrosius plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ángel Recio (Spain, N/A); Lukas Kirkegaard (Denmark, N/A); Giovanni van Zwam (Netherlands, N/A); Silvinho Esajas (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.