AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Tim Oberdorf
Players most similar to Tim Oberdorf (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Tim Oberdorf
- 1.Marcus Kirchheiner99% DNA match·Aarhus Fremad
- 2.G. Arndal-Lauritzen99% DNA match·Hillerød
- 3.Calvin Brackelmann99% DNA match·Paderborn
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
Ball-Playing CBAerial
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.3 final-third passes/90), central to possession (72 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (8.6/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Tim Oberdorf by playing style are:
- Marcus Kirchheiner(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (11.8 final-third passes/90), central to possession (78 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (9.7/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- G. Arndal-Lauritzen(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), commanding in the air (6.5 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (68% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (10.6 final-third passes/90), central to possession (77 touches/90), dominant in the air (3.9 aerials won/90, 67%) and uses long balls frequently (7.8/90).
- Calvin Brackelmann(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (10.5 final-third passes/90), uses long balls frequently (11.8/90), active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
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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Marcus Kirchheiner
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark29y
Tkl/902.00
KP/900.89
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#2
G
G. Arndal-Lauritzen
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark28y
Tkl/901.04
KP/900.35
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#3
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Calvin Brackelmann
Paderborn · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2026
Tkl/903.38
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Oberdorf: 3y younger
99% match
N/A
#4
D
Daniel Stenderup
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark36y
Tkl/901.83
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#5
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F. Dietz
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/902.00
KP/901.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#6
D
Diego Murillo
Málaga · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2029
Tkl/901.65
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#7
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Andreas Heimer
B 93 · Superliga
Denmark28y
Tkl/901.79
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#8
E
E. Søgaard
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark29y
Tkl/902.13
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#9
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Elison Makolli
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Sweden21y
Tkl/901.75
KP/900.12
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#10
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Xander Lambrix
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Belgium26yContract 2025
Tkl/900.89
KP/900.56
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#11
R
Rodrigo Abascal
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Uruguay32yContract 2027
Tkl/901.42
KP/900.56
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#12
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M. Soulas
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
France26yContract 2026
Tkl/901.64
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
Compare head-to-head:Oberdorf vs Kirchheiner →Oberdorf vs Arndal-Lauritzen →Oberdorf vs Brackelmann →
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Who are the best alternatives to Tim Oberdorf?▼
The top alternatives to Tim Oberdorf based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marcus Kirchheiner, G. Arndal-Lauritzen, Calvin Brackelmann, Daniel Stenderup, F. Dietz. 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 Oberdorf in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Tim Oberdorf in 2026 include Marcus Kirchheiner (N/A), G. Arndal-Lauritzen (N/A), Calvin Brackelmann (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 Oberdorf play and who plays similarly?▼
Tim Oberdorf plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marcus Kirchheiner (Denmark, N/A); G. Arndal-Lauritzen (Denmark, N/A); Calvin Brackelmann (Germany, N/A); Daniel Stenderup (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.