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Sparta Rotterdam· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

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Attacking MidfieldNetherlands20y€40.0MFull profile →

CreatorDefensive

0.97KP/90

0.06G/90

0.06A/90

Based on 1,569 min · 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

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 Ayoni Santos

Sem Steijn84% match
Feyenoord · Eredivisie · €14.0M
Sven Mijnans83% match
AZ · Eredivisie · €14.0M
Guus Til83% match
PSV · Eredivisie · €15.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorDefensive

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.3 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the ball cleanly (2.1 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (52 touches/90), active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Ayoni Santos:

Sem Steijn(84% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.6 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.57 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.65 big chances/90) and top 10% creator in the league.
Sven Mijnans(83% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.42 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90), heavily involved in play (61 touches/90), active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
Guus Til(83% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.56 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90).

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Sem Steijn

Feyenoord · Eredivisie

Netherlands24yContract 2029

KP/902.60

G/900.57

CreatorCreative

vs Santos: €26M cheaper · 4y older

84% match

€14.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Ayoni Santos?▼

The top alternatives to Ayoni Santos based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Sem Steijn, Sven Mijnans, Guus Til, Matej Sin, Jens Toornstra. 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 Ayoni Santos in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ayoni Santos in 2026 include Sem Steijn (€14.0M), Sven Mijnans (€14.0M), Guus Til (€15.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ayoni Santos play and who plays similarly?▼

Ayoni Santos plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Sem Steijn (Netherlands, €14.0M); Sven Mijnans (Netherlands, €14.0M); Guus Til (Netherlands, €15.0M); Matej Sin (Czech Republic, €4.0M).

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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