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Hibernian· 2025/2026 · Premiership · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Thibault Klidjé

AttackerTogo24y€1.1MFull profile →

Target ManSmall Sample

0.37G/90

0.12A/90

Based on 736 min · 2025/2026 · Premiership · 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 Thibault Klidjé

Tim Kleindienst86% match
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga · €12.0M
Ludovic Ajorque86% match
Brest · Ligue 1 · €3.5M
Sambou Soumano85% match
Lorient · Ligue 1 · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManSmall Sample

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.37 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.4 aerials won/90). Note: this profile is based on 736 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Thibault Klidjé:

Tim Kleindienst(86% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, a proven goalscorer (0.52 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.52 big chances/90), dominant in the air (4.9 aerials won/90, 60%) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Ludovic Ajorque(86% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.29 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (5.5 aerials won/90).
Sambou Soumano(85% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.39 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Tim Kleindienst

Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga

Germany30yContract 2028

G/900.52

A/900.23

Target ManProlific

vs Klidjé: €11M more expensive · 6y older · +0.15 G/90

86% match

€12.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Thibault Klidjé?▼

The top alternatives to Thibault Klidjé based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Tim Kleindienst, Ludovic Ajorque, Sambou Soumano, Christian Kofane, Andréas Hountondji. 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 Thibault Klidjé in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Thibault Klidjé in 2026 include Tim Kleindienst (€12.0M), Ludovic Ajorque (€3.5M), Sambou Soumano (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Thibault Klidjé play and who plays similarly?▼

Thibault Klidjé plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Tim Kleindienst (Germany, €12.0M); Ludovic Ajorque (France, €3.5M); Sambou Soumano (Senegal, €4.0M); Christian Kofane (Cameroon, €40.0M).

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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