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FC Union Berlin· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Tom Rothe

Left BackGermany21y€10.0MFull profile →

Active Full-Back

1.76Tkl/90

0.97KP/90

Based on 1,023 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · 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 Tom Rothe

Daniel Svensson80% match
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga · €22.0M
Joakim Maehle79% match
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga · €7.0M
Aaron Zehnter87% match
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga · €6.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-Back

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Tom Rothe:

Daniel Svensson(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90).
Joakim Maehle(79% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Aaron Zehnter(87% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, uses long balls frequently (5.7/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Daniel Svensson

Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga

Sweden24yContract 2029

Tkl/901.43

KP/901.32

Active Full-BackSteady form

vs Rothe: €12M more expensive · 3y older

80% match

€22.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Tom Rothe?▼

The top alternatives to Tom Rothe based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Daniel Svensson, Joakim Maehle, Aaron Zehnter, Maximilian Mittelstädt, Keita Kosugi. 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 Tom Rothe in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Tom Rothe in 2026 include Daniel Svensson (€22.0M), Joakim Maehle (€7.0M), Aaron Zehnter (€6.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Tom Rothe play and who plays similarly?▼

Tom Rothe plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Daniel Svensson (Sweden, €22.0M); Joakim Maehle (Denmark, €7.0M); Aaron Zehnter (Germany, €6.0M); Maximilian Mittelstädt (Germany, €18.0M).

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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