AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Timo Baumgartl
Players most similar to Timo Baumgartl (Defender, €10.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Timo Baumgartl
- 1.Maximilian Bauer84% DNA match·DSC Arminia Bielefeld
- 2.Botond Balogh82% DNA match·Kocaelispor
- 3.Robin Yalçın81% DNA match·Eyüpspor
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“Timo Baumgartl is a Balanced Midfielder....”
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Centre BackBalanced Midfielder
Timo Baumgartl is a Balanced Midfielder. Well-rounded midfielder contributing in multiple phases. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), heavily involved in play (65 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.7/90). The three most similar players to Timo Baumgartl by playing style are:
- Maximilian Bauer(84% match) — Maximilian Bauer is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success).
- Botond Balogh(82% match) — Botond Balogh is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (7.5/90).
- Robin Yalçın(81% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success) and switches play with precision (7.4 long balls/90, 63% accuracy).
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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Maximilian Bauer
DSC Arminia Bielefeld · Bundesliga
Germany26y
Tkl/902.42
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Baumgartl: 4y younger
84% match
N/A
#2
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Botond Balogh
Kocaelispor · Super Lig
Hungary23y
Tkl/901.52
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Baumgartl: 7y younger
82% match
N/A
#3
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Robin Yalçın
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Germany32y
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Baumgartl: 2y older
81% match
N/A
#4
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Alexander Busch
Silkeborg IF · Superliga
Denmark22yContract 2027
Tkl/903.55
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
81% match
N/A
#5
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Ludvig Henriksen
B 93 · Superliga
Denmark24y
Tkl/901.71
KP/900.43
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable81% match
N/A
#6
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Nick Seidel
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany21y
Tkl/901.08
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
82% match
N/A
#7
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Robin Knoche
DSC Arminia Bielefeld · Bundesliga
Germany33yContract 2026
Tkl/900.44
KP/900.66
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: → Stable81% match
N/A
#8
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Lukas Boeder
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2026
Tkl/901.08
KP/900.50
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip81% match
N/A
#9
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Ousmane Diao
FC Midtjylland · Superliga
Senegal21yContract 2029
Tkl/901.92
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable81% match
N/A
#10
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Andreas Pisani
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/901.39
KP/900.35
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable82% match
N/A
#11
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M. Jacobsen
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable81% match
N/A
#12
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José Fontán
Arouca · Liga Portugal
Spain26y
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.49
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip81% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Timo Baumgartl?▼
The top alternatives to Timo Baumgartl based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Maximilian Bauer, Botond Balogh, Robin Yalçın, Alexander Busch, Ludvig Henriksen. 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 Timo Baumgartl in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Timo Baumgartl in 2026 include Maximilian Bauer (N/A), Botond Balogh (N/A), Robin Yalçın (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Timo Baumgartl play and who plays similarly?▼
Timo Baumgartl plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Maximilian Bauer (Germany, N/A); Botond Balogh (Hungary, N/A); Robin Yalçın (Germany, N/A); Alexander Busch (Denmark, 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.