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Best Alternatives to Samuel Kotto

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Aerial DefenderBall-Playing DefenderAerial Threat

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0.18KP/90

Based on 490 min · 2025/2026 · Pro League · 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 Samuel Kotto

Oliver Fobassam86% match
Zwickau · Bundesliga
Yoan Koré85% match
Paris · Ligue 1
Lukas Boeder

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Playing Style Analysis

Aerial DefenderBall-Playing DefenderAerial Threat

Samuel Junior Kotto is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.7 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in possession (76 passes/90), central to possession (90 touches/90), strong in aerial duels (3.3 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.2/90). The three closest DNA matches to Samuel Kotto:

Oliver Fobassam(86% match) — Oliver Fobassam Nawe is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.
Yoan Koré(85% match) — Yoan Koré is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.
Lukas Boeder(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.1 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), central to possession (71 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (7.5/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Zwickau · Bundesliga

Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample

86% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Samuel Kotto?▼

The top alternatives to Samuel Kotto based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Oliver Fobassam, Yoan Koré, Lukas Boeder, Pablo Ramón, Buatu. 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 Samuel Kotto in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Samuel Kotto in 2026 include Oliver Fobassam (N/A), Yoan Koré (N/A), Lukas Boeder (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Samuel Kotto play and who plays similarly?▼

Samuel Kotto plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Oliver Fobassam (Germany, N/A); Yoan Koré (France, N/A); Lukas Boeder (Germany, N/A); Pablo Ramón (Spain, 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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