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Preußen Münster· 2024/2025 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Simon Scherder

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Physical Stopper

1.27Tkl/90

0.42KP/90

Based on 926 min · 2024/2025 · Bundesliga · 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 Simon Scherder

Leopold Wurm98% match
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Hasan Kuruçay97% match
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Frederik Jäkel96% match
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical Stopper

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (68% duel success), dominant in the air (3.2 aerials won/90, 64%) and uses long balls frequently (7.4/90). The three closest DNA matches to Simon Scherder:

Leopold Wurm(98% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (6.3/90).
Hasan Kuruçay(97% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.7 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.3/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Frederik Jäkel(96% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (66% duel success).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Leopold Wurm

Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga

Germany20y

Tkl/902.38

KP/900.30

Physical StopperAerial

vs Scherder: 13y younger

98% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Simon Scherder?▼

The top alternatives to Simon Scherder based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Leopold Wurm, Hasan Kuruçay, Frederik Jäkel, Dayot Upamecano, Nico Schlotterbeck. 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 Simon Scherder in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Simon Scherder in 2026 include Leopold Wurm (N/A), Hasan Kuruçay (N/A), Frederik Jäkel (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Simon Scherder play and who plays similarly?▼

Simon Scherder plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Leopold Wurm (Germany, N/A); Hasan Kuruçay (Denmark, N/A); Frederik Jäkel (Germany, N/A); Dayot Upamecano (France, €70.0M).

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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