AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Yusuf Akçiçek
Players most similar to Yusuf Akçiçek (Defender, €22.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Yusuf Akçiçek
- 1.Lukas Kirkegaard98% DNA match·Viborg FF
- 2.Max Bruns98% DNA match·FC Twente
- 3.Cornelius Olsson98% DNA match·Aalborg BK
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
DribblesTop 4%
“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSmall Sample
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), penetrates with forward passing (8.5 final-third passes/90) and switches play with precision (6.0 long balls/90, 75% accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 603 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Yusuf Akçiçek by playing style are:
- Lukas Kirkegaard(98% 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).
- Max Bruns(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (9.1 final-third passes/90), central to possession (73 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.4/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 791 minutes of playing time this season.
- Cornelius Olsson(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), heavily involved in possession (73 passes/90), central to possession (87 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (7.0/90).
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
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Lukas Kirkegaard
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2028
Tkl/901.20
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#2
M
Max Bruns
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Akçiçek: 3y older
98% match
N/A
#3
C
Cornelius Olsson
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.29
KP/900.48
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#4
J
Jonas Jensen-Abbew
AGF · Superliga
Denmark24y
Tkl/900.83
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#5
M
M. Kannegaard
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark19y
Tkl/901.27
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
98% match
N/A
#6
A
Arne Sicker
DSC Arminia Bielefeld · Bundesliga
Germany29y
Tkl/902.30
KP/900.96
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#7
L
Ludvig Henriksen
B 93 · Superliga
Denmark24y
Tkl/901.71
KP/900.43
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#8
Á
Álvaro Martínez Navarro
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Spain24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.53
KP/900.64
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
98% match
N/A
#9
A
Anders Dahl
Fredericia · Superliga
Denmark24y
Tkl/902.31
KP/901.42
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#10
A
Adamo Nagalo
Konyaspor · Super Lig
Ivory Coast23y
Tkl/901.21
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable97% match
€7.0M
#11
E
El Chadaille Bitshiabu
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
France20yContract 2029
Tkl/901.41
KP/900.47
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
97% match
€15.0M
#12
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Niko Koulis
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Germany27y
Tkl/901.37
KP/900.39
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Yusuf Akçiçek?▼
The top alternatives to Yusuf Akçiçek based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Lukas Kirkegaard, Max Bruns, Cornelius Olsson, Jonas Jensen-Abbew, M. Kannegaard. 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 Yusuf Akçiçek in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Yusuf Akçiçek in 2026 include Lukas Kirkegaard (N/A), Max Bruns (N/A), Cornelius Olsson (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Yusuf Akçiçek play and who plays similarly?▼
Yusuf Akçiçek plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Lukas Kirkegaard (Denmark, N/A); Max Bruns (Netherlands, N/A); Cornelius Olsson (Denmark, N/A); Jonas Jensen-Abbew (Denmark, 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.