AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Toni Datković
Players most similar to Toni Datković (Defender, €120K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Toni Datković
- 1.M. Kannegaard99% DNA match·Hobro
- 2.Lukas Kirkegaard99% DNA match·Viborg FF
- 3.Malthe Kristensen99% DNA match·Middelfart
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 Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.3 clearances/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.5 final-third passes/90) and uses long balls frequently (8.2/90). Note: this profile is based on 540 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Toni Datković by playing style are:
- M. Kannegaard(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.5 clearances/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.2 final-third passes/90), central to possession (72 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (8.9/90). Note: this profile is based on 569 minutes of playing time this season.
- Lukas Kirkegaard(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.9 final-third passes/90) and uses long balls frequently (8.4/90).
- Malthe Kristensen(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (8.1/90).
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
M
M. Kannegaard
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark19y
Tkl/901.27
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Datković: 13y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
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Lukas Kirkegaard
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2028
Tkl/901.20
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Datković: 12y younger
99% match
N/A
#3
M
Malthe Kristensen
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark21y
Tkl/900.98
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Datković: 11y younger
99% match
N/A
#4
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Lars Bünning
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.75
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
#5
X
Xavier Mbuyamba
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands24y
Tkl/902.19
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#6
S
Stephan Ambrosius
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Ghana27yContract 2027
Tkl/902.46
KP/900.49
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#7
G
Giovanni van Zwam
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/900.88
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#8
P
Philip Søndergaard
Brøndby IF · Superliga
Denmark19y
Tkl/901.90
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#9
M
Max Bruns
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
98% match
N/A
#10
Á
Ángel Recio
Málaga · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2029
Tkl/900.67
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
98% match
N/A
#11
J
Jonas Jensen-Abbew
AGF · Superliga
Denmark24y
Tkl/900.83
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#12
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Laurits Bust
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark27y
Tkl/902.33
KP/901.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Toni Datković?▼
The top alternatives to Toni Datković based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: M. Kannegaard, Lukas Kirkegaard, Malthe Kristensen, Lars Bünning, Xavier Mbuyamba. 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 Toni Datković in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Toni Datković in 2026 include M. Kannegaard (N/A), Lukas Kirkegaard (N/A), Malthe Kristensen (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Toni Datković play and who plays similarly?▼
Toni Datković plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include M. Kannegaard (Denmark, N/A); Lukas Kirkegaard (Denmark, N/A); Malthe Kristensen (Denmark, N/A); Lars Bünning (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.