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3.48Tkl/90

0.58KP/90

Based on 815 min · 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · 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 Tim Köther

Yannick Leliendal98% match
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Niels van Berkel97% match
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Djevencio van der Kust97% match
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.5 successful tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 815 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Tim Köther:

Yannick Leliendal(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.0/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.
Niels van Berkel(97% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.37 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (64% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.
Djevencio van der Kust(97% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Yannick Leliendal

FC Volendam · Eredivisie

Netherlands24y

Tkl/902.82

KP/900.85

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Who are the best alternatives to Tim Köther?▼

The top alternatives to Tim Köther based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Yannick Leliendal, Niels van Berkel, Djevencio van der Kust, Mikkel Kirkeskov, Joakim Maehle. 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 Tim Köther in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Tim Köther in 2026 include Yannick Leliendal (N/A), Niels van Berkel (N/A), Djevencio van der Kust (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Tim Köther play and who plays similarly?▼

Tim Köther plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Yannick Leliendal (Netherlands, N/A); Niels van Berkel (Netherlands, N/A); Djevencio van der Kust (Suriname, N/A); Mikkel Kirkeskov (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.

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