RisingTransfers
AI DNA Similarity

Best Alternatives to Terence Kongolo

Players most similar to Terence Kongolo (Defender, €4.4M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Terence Kongolo

  1. 1.Marco Tol89% DNA match·Roda JC Kerkrade
  2. 2.Tyrell Malacia88% DNA match·Manchester United€5.0M
  3. 3.Koni De Winter87% DNA match·AC Milan€20.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

RT

Intelligence Verdict

Chances MissedTop 0%
???Bottom 0%

A Ball-Playing CB....

See Full Verdict + Share Card →

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.1 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (74% duel success), strong in aerial duels (3.2 aerials won/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 878 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Terence Kongolo by playing style are:

  • Marco Tol(89% match)Marco Tol is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success).
  • Tyrell Malacia(88% match)Tyrell Malacia is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an aggressive ball-winner (3.0 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy) and top 10% tackler in the league.
  • Koni De Winter(87% match)Koni De Winter is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.7 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.2 aerials won/90, 70%).

Transfer Intelligence

Tyrell Malacia delivers 88% of the same playing style, at a 14% premium over Terence Kongolo, with 2.57 tackles won per 90 at age 26.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

T
Comparison Base
Terence Kongolo
DefenderNetherlands€4.4M
Full profile →

Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
M
Marco Tol
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
Tkl/900.73
KP/900.33
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Kongolo: 4y younger
89% match
N/A
#2
T
Tyrell Malacia
Manchester United · Premier League
Netherlands26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.57
KP/900.61
Ball-Playing CB
vs Kongolo: 6y younger
88% match
€5.0M
#3
K
Koni De Winter
AC Milan · Serie A
Belgium23yContract 2030
Tkl/900.99
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Kongolo: €16M more expensive · 9y younger
87% match
€20.0M
#4
T
Thomas Beelen
Feyenoord · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.24
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
87% match
€7.0M
#5
Y
Yohan Tavares
Laval · Liga Portugal
Portugal38yContract 2026
Tkl/900.58
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
87% match
N/A
#6
D
Daan Steur
IJsselmeervogels · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/901.05
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
87% match
N/A
#7
C
Christopher Wooh
Rennes · Ligue 1
France24yContract 2029
Tkl/901.60
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: → Stable
87% match
€4.5M
#8
E
Eric Botteghin
Portuguesa · Eredivisie
Brazil38y
Tkl/901.61
KP/900.44
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
87% match
N/A
#9
T
Tchamba
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Cameroon27y
Tkl/901.71
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
86% match
N/A
#10
J
Jonas Svensson
Beşiktaş · Super Lig
Norway33y
Tkl/903.31
KP/900.26
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dip
86% match
N/A
#11
S
Syb van Ottele
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2027
Tkl/903.00
KP/900.78
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
86% match
N/A
#12
S
Stefan de Vrij
Inter · Serie A
Netherlands34yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
86% match
€3.5M

Ask AI: Why are these players similar?

Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Terence Kongolo.

Ask AI about Terence Kongolo

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Terence Kongolo?
The top alternatives to Terence Kongolo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marco Tol, Tyrell Malacia, Koni De Winter, Thomas Beelen, Yohan Tavares. 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 Terence Kongolo in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Terence Kongolo in 2026 include Marco Tol (N/A), Tyrell Malacia (€5.0M), Koni De Winter (€20.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Terence Kongolo play and who plays similarly?
Terence Kongolo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marco Tol (Netherlands, N/A); Tyrell Malacia (Netherlands, €5.0M); Koni De Winter (Belgium, €20.0M); Thomas Beelen (Netherlands, €7.0M).
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.