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TSG Hoffenheim· 2024/2025 · Bundesliga · FULL

Best Alternatives to Valentin Gendrey

Right BackFrance26y€6.0MFull profile →

Active Full-Back

2.02Tkl/90

1.11KP/90

Based on 1,413 min · 2024/2025 · Bundesliga · FULL

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 Valentin Gendrey

Ridle Baku80% match
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga · €12.0M
Josha Vagnoman80% match
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga · €10.0M
Saël Kumbedi86% match
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga · €9.0M

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Intelligence Verdict

Key PassesTop 19%

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-Back

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.76 big chances/90). The three closest DNA matches to Valentin Gendrey:

Ridle Baku(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), central to possession (83 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.7/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Josha Vagnoman(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90).
Saël Kumbedi(86% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90) and active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90).

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Ridle Baku

RB Leipzig · Bundesliga

Germany28yContract 2027

Tkl/902.22

KP/901.32

Active Full-BackBall-PlayingSteady form

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80% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Valentin Gendrey?▼

The top alternatives to Valentin Gendrey based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ridle Baku, Josha Vagnoman, Saël Kumbedi, Lorenz Assignon, Sebastian Sebulonsen. 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 Valentin Gendrey in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Valentin Gendrey in 2026 include Ridle Baku (€12.0M), Josha Vagnoman (€10.0M), Saël Kumbedi (€9.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Valentin Gendrey play and who plays similarly?▼

Valentin Gendrey plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ridle Baku (Germany, €12.0M); Josha Vagnoman (Germany, €10.0M); Saël Kumbedi (France, €9.0M); Lorenz Assignon (France, €10.0M).

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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