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Korea Republic· 2023 · K League 1 · FULL

Best Alternatives to Yu-Min Cho

Defender29y€1.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

1.20Tkl/90

0.14KP/90

Based on 1,755 min · 2023 · K League 1 · 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 Yu-Min Cho

Ahmet Gürleyen85% match
Hansa Rostock · Bundesliga
Yoan Koré85% match
Paris · Ligue 1
Robin Knoche

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

Yu-Min Cho is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and heavily involved in possession (67 passes/90). The three closest DNA matches to Yu-Min Cho:

Ahmet Gürleyen(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.6 clearances/90) and wins the physical battle (65% duel success).
Yoan Koré(85% match) — Yoan Koré is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.
Robin Knoche(85% match) — Robin Knoche is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Ahmet Gürleyen

Hansa Rostock · Bundesliga

Germany27yContract 2027

Tkl/900.52

KP/900.26

Ball-Playing CBAerial

vs Cho: 2y younger

85% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Yu-Min Cho?▼

The top alternatives to Yu-Min Cho based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ahmet Gürleyen, Yoan Koré, Robin Knoche, Toni Leistner, Jordy Gillekens. 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 Yu-Min Cho in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Yu-Min Cho in 2026 include Ahmet Gürleyen (N/A), Yoan Koré (N/A), Robin Knoche (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Yu-Min Cho play and who plays similarly?▼

Yu-Min Cho plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ahmet Gürleyen (Germany, N/A); Yoan Koré (France, N/A); Robin Knoche (Germany, N/A); Toni Leistner (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.

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