AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Thomas Gundelund
Players most similar to Thomas Gundelund (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Thomas Gundelund
- 1.Leonardo Rivas97% DNA match·AVS
- 2.Boy Kemper96% DNA match·NAC Breda
- 3.Hjalte Bidstrup96% DNA match·Viborg FF
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Solid Defender....”
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Solid Defender
A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (9.4 final-third passes/90), uses long balls frequently (7.3/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Thomas Gundelund by playing style are:
- Leonardo Rivas(97% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.5 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Boy Kemper(96% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), uses long balls frequently (5.3/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Hjalte Bidstrup(96% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), uses long balls frequently (6.7/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
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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Leonardo Rivas
AVS · Liga Portugal
Paraguay24y
Tkl/902.49
KP/900.69
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#2
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Boy Kemper
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands26y
Tkl/901.56
KP/901.20
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Gundelund: 2y older
96% match
N/A
#3
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Hjalte Bidstrup
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2029
Tkl/903.05
KP/901.22
Reading Defender
Last 5: → Stablevs Gundelund: 4y younger
96% match
N/A
#4
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Jannik Dehm
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Germany30y
Tkl/900.77
KP/901.03
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#5
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Vitalie Becker
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Germany21yContract 2027
Tkl/903.41
KP/901.00
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#6
J
João Mendes
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Portugal26yContract 2028
Tkl/902.10
KP/900.80
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#7
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Robin Ziegele
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany29y
Tkl/901.26
KP/900.33
Solid DefenderAerial
96% match
N/A
#8
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C. Allen
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/900.90
KP/900.73
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable95% match
N/A
#9
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Pontus Texel
Kolding IF · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/900.49
KP/900.49
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↑ Hot95% match
N/A
#10
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Yhoan Andzouana
Konyaspor · Super Lig
DR Congo29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.42
KP/901.17
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot95% match
N/A
#11
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Dean James
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.93
KP/901.44
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot95% match
N/A
#12
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Alagie Saine
Horsens · Superliga
Gambia23yContract 2027
Tkl/900.94
KP/901.17
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↑ Hot95% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Thomas Gundelund?▼
The top alternatives to Thomas Gundelund based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Leonardo Rivas, Boy Kemper, Hjalte Bidstrup, Jannik Dehm, Vitalie Becker. 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 Gundelund in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Thomas Gundelund in 2026 include Leonardo Rivas (N/A), Boy Kemper (N/A), Hjalte Bidstrup (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Thomas Gundelund play and who plays similarly?▼
Thomas Gundelund plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Leonardo Rivas (Paraguay, N/A); Boy Kemper (Netherlands, N/A); Hjalte Bidstrup (Denmark, N/A); Jannik Dehm (Germany, 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.