AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Sascha Risch
Players most similar to Sascha Risch (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Sascha Risch
- 1.Mikkel Kirkeskov97% DNA match·Preußen Münster
- 2.Luis Görlich97% DNA match·Ulm
- 3.Fahem Benaïssa97% DNA match·Casa Pia
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Active Full-BackSmall Sample
A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (62% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.1/90). Note: this profile is based on 651 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Sascha Risch by playing style are:
- Mikkel Kirkeskov(97% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (60% duel success).
- Luis Görlich(97% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.9/90). Note: this profile is based on 507 minutes of playing time this season.
- Fahem Benaïssa(97% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.4/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 560 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
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Mikkel Kirkeskov
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Denmark34y
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.39
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Risch: 8y older
97% match
N/A
#2
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Luis Görlich
Ulm · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2027
Tkl/901.73
KP/901.08
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#3
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Fahem Benaïssa
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
France24y
Tkl/903.21
KP/900.96
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Risch: 2y younger
97% match
N/A
#4
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Tim Köther
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Germany25y
Tkl/903.48
KP/900.58
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#5
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Travis Patterson
Aston Villa · Premier League
England20y
Tkl/900.51
KP/900.51
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#6
T
Thomás Luciano Trindade Lopes Mathias
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Brazil24y
Tkl/901.73
KP/900.80
Active Full-BackAerial
97% match
N/A
#7
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Siem de Moes
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/902.13
KP/900.43
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#8
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Sacha Boey
Galatasaray · Super Lig
France25yContract 2028
Tkl/903.36
KP/900.56
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable97% match
€15.0M
#9
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Valgeir Lunddal
Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga
Iceland24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.79
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#10
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Xavi Espart
FC Barcelona · La Liga
Spain18y
Tkl/902.37
KP/900.63
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#11
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Max Scholze
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Germany21yContract 2027
Tkl/903.58
KP/900.86
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#12
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Guilherme Romão
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Brazil28y
Tkl/900.75
KP/901.16
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Sascha Risch?▼
The top alternatives to Sascha Risch based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mikkel Kirkeskov, Luis Görlich, Fahem Benaïssa, Tim Köther, Travis Patterson. 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 Risch in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Sascha Risch in 2026 include Mikkel Kirkeskov (N/A), Luis Görlich (N/A), Fahem Benaïssa (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Sascha Risch play and who plays similarly?▼
Sascha Risch plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mikkel Kirkeskov (Denmark, N/A); Luis Görlich (Germany, N/A); Fahem Benaïssa (France, N/A); Tim Köther (Germany, 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.