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Helmond Sport· 2017/2018 · Eredivisie · FULL

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Physical StopperSmall Sample

2.06Tkl/90

1.87KP/90

Based on 551 min · 2017/2018 · Eredivisie · 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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Ilounga Pata85% match
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Playing Style Analysis

Physical StopperSmall Sample

Amir Absalem is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.8 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Amir Absalem:

Ilounga Pata(85% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (4.1 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (65% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.1 successful tackles/90), uses long balls frequently (9.5/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Finn Stam(85% match) — Finn Stam is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels.
Tom Sas(84% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.1 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.

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Who are the best alternatives to Amir Absalem?▼

The top alternatives to Amir Absalem based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ilounga Pata, Finn Stam, Tom Sas, Tyrese Simons, Thomas Cox. 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 Amir Absalem in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Amir Absalem in 2026 include Ilounga Pata (N/A), Finn Stam (N/A), Tom Sas (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Amir Absalem play and who plays similarly?▼

Amir Absalem plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ilounga Pata (Sint Maarten, N/A); Finn Stam (Netherlands, N/A); Tom Sas (Netherlands, N/A); Tyrese Simons (Netherlands, 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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