AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Thomas Meunier
Players most similar to Thomas Meunier (Defender, €1.8M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Thomas Meunier
- 1.Achraf Hakimi85% DNA match·Paris Saint Germain€80.0M
- 2.Jules Koundé84% DNA match·FC Barcelona€65.0M
- 3.Nordi Mukiele84% DNA match·Sunderland€15.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
RT
Intelligence Verdict
Chances MissedTop 0%
???Bottom 0%
“A Active Full-Back....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 598 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Thomas Meunier by playing style are:
- Achraf Hakimi(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (88 passes/90), central to possession (111 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 549 minutes of playing time this season.
- Jules Koundé(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (74 passes/90) and central to possession (95 touches/90).
- Nordi Mukiele(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Transfer Intelligence
Achraf Hakimi delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 4344% premium over Thomas Meunier, with 1.83 tackles won per 90 at age 27.
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
A
Achraf Hakimi
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
Morocco27yContract 2029
Tkl/901.83
KP/902.00
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Meunier: €78M more expensive · 7y younger
85% match
€80.0M
#2
J
Jules Koundé
FC Barcelona · La Liga
France27yContract 2027
Tkl/901.95
KP/900.69
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stablevs Meunier: €63M more expensive · 7y younger
84% match
€65.0M
#3
N
Nordi Mukiele
Sunderland · Premier League
France28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.31
KP/900.72
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Meunier: €13M more expensive · 6y younger
84% match
€15.0M
#4
J
Jonathan Clauss
Nice · Ligue 1
France33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.71
KP/902.14
Active Full-Back
85% match
€4.5M
#5
S
Saud Abdulhamid
Lens · Ligue 1
Saudi Arabia26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.08
KP/902.29
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€3.0M
#6
L
Lucas Digne
Aston Villa · Premier League
France32yContract 2028
Tkl/901.79
KP/901.33
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€8.0M
#7
F
Fabiano Parisi
Fiorentina · Serie A
Italy25yContract 2028
Tkl/901.40
KP/901.32
84% match
€4.5M
#8
E
Emerson
Olympique Marseille · Ligue 1
Italy31y
Tkl/902.65
KP/901.99
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
84% match
€15.4M
#9
J
Joshua Brenet
Kayserispor · Super Lig
Netherlands32y
Tkl/903.36
KP/900.20
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€3.5M
#10
J
Jeremy Toljan
Levante · La Liga
Germany31y
Tkl/901.69
KP/900.87
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
€3.5M
#11
B
Benjamin Henrichs
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2028
Tkl/902.89
KP/900.96
Active Full-Back
82% match
€9.0M
#12
T
Thilo Kehrer
Germany · Ligue 1
Germany29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.13
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
€18.0M
⬡
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 Thomas Meunier.
Ask AI about Thomas Meunier →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Thomas Meunier?▼
The top alternatives to Thomas Meunier based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Achraf Hakimi, Jules Koundé, Nordi Mukiele, Jonathan Clauss, Saud Abdulhamid. 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 Thomas Meunier in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Thomas Meunier in 2026 include Achraf Hakimi (€80.0M), Jules Koundé (€65.0M), Nordi Mukiele (€15.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Thomas Meunier play and who plays similarly?▼
Thomas Meunier plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, €80.0M); Jules Koundé (France, €65.0M); Nordi Mukiele (France, €15.0M); Jonathan Clauss (France, €4.5M).
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.