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Wehen Wiesbaden· 2023/2024 · Bundesliga · FULL

Best Alternatives to Sascha Mockenhaupt

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1.52Tkl/90

0.68KP/90

Based on 1,926 min · 2023/2024 · Bundesliga · 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 Sascha Mockenhaupt

Rafael Pinto Pedrosa98% match
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Jannik Dehm96% match
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Josip Stanisic76% match
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga · €35.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (58% duel success). The three closest DNA matches to Sascha Mockenhaupt:

Rafael Pinto Pedrosa(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (2.0/90).
Jannik Dehm(96% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (57% duel success).
Josip Stanisic(76% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), central to possession (80 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Rafael Pinto Pedrosa

Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga

Germany18y

Tkl/901.27

KP/901.06

Active Full-BackSteady form

vs Mockenhaupt: 16y younger

98% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Sascha Mockenhaupt?▼

The top alternatives to Sascha Mockenhaupt based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Rafael Pinto Pedrosa, Jannik Dehm, Josip Stanisic, Konrad Laimer, Julian Ryerson. 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 Sascha Mockenhaupt in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Sascha Mockenhaupt in 2026 include Rafael Pinto Pedrosa (N/A), Jannik Dehm (N/A), Josip Stanisic (€35.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Sascha Mockenhaupt play and who plays similarly?▼

Sascha Mockenhaupt plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Rafael Pinto Pedrosa (Germany, N/A); Jannik Dehm (Germany, N/A); Josip Stanisic (Croatia, €35.0M); Konrad Laimer (Austria, €32.0M).

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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