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Best Alternatives to Valentin Gendrey

Players most similar to Valentin Gendrey (Defender, €7.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Valentin Gendrey

  1. 1.Saël Kumbedi86% DNA match·VfL Wolfsburg€9.0M
  2. 2.Lorenz Assignon85% DNA match·VfB Stuttgart€10.0M
  3. 3.Sebastian Sebulonsen85% DNA match·FC Köln€5.5M

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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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 most similar players to Valentin Gendrey by playing style are:

  • Saël Kumbedi(86% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90) and commanding in the air (4.5 clearances/90). Note: this profile is based on 660 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Lorenz Assignon(85% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 870 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Sebastian Sebulonsen(85% match)A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 688 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Saël Kumbedi delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 29% premium over Valentin Gendrey, with 1.82 tackles won per 90 at age 21.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Valentin Gendrey
DefenderFrance€7.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Saël Kumbedi
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga
France21yContract 2029
Tkl/901.82
KP/901.07
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stable
vs Gendrey: 4y younger
86% match
€9.0M
#2
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Lorenz Assignon
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga
France25yContract 2029
Tkl/900.88
KP/901.50
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€10.0M
#3
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Sebastian Sebulonsen
FC Köln · Bundesliga
Norway26yContract 2028
Tkl/900.81
KP/900.46
AerialSmall Sample
85% match
€5.5M
#4
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Jordy Makengo
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga
France24y
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.30
Aerial
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€6.0M
#5
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Benjamin Henrichs
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2028
Tkl/902.89
KP/900.96
Active Full-Back
84% match
€9.0M
#6
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Keita Kosugi
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Japan20yContract 2031
Tkl/902.46
KP/901.88
Active Full-Back
84% match
€6.0M
#7
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David Raum
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.81
KP/902.57
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€22.0M
#8
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Rasmus Kristensen
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Denmark28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.39
KP/900.80
Active Full-BackAerial
83% match
€14.0M
#9
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Philipp Treu
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga
Germany25y
Tkl/902.00
KP/901.09
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€8.0M
#10
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Alexander Prass
TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga
Austria24yContract 2028
Tkl/902.22
KP/901.23
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€7.0M
#11
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Moritz Jenz
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga
Germany27yContract 2027
Tkl/902.37
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
84% match
€5.0M
#12
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Alejandro Grimaldo
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga
Spain30yContract 2027
Tkl/903.17
KP/902.42
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€24.0M

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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: Saël Kumbedi, Lorenz Assignon, Sebastian Sebulonsen, Jordy Makengo, Benjamin Henrichs. 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 Saël Kumbedi (€9.0M), Lorenz Assignon (€10.0M), Sebastian Sebulonsen (€5.5M). 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 Saël Kumbedi (France, €9.0M); Lorenz Assignon (France, €10.0M); Sebastian Sebulonsen (Norway, €5.5M); Jordy Makengo (France, €6.0M).
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.