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Roda JC Kerkrade· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Anthony van den Hurk

AttackerCuraçao33yN/AFull profile →

Target ManProlific

0.35G/90

0.23A/90

Based on 2,531 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 Anthony van den Hurk

Dean Zandbergen98% match
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Tijmen Wildeboer98% match
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Thom van Bergen97% match
FC Groningen · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManProlific

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.57 goals/90), draws fouls effectively (2.5/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Anthony van den Hurk:

Dean Zandbergen(98% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.52 goals/90), dominant in the air (5.4 aerials won/90, 61%) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Tijmen Wildeboer(98% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.33 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (4.2 aerials won/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.5/90).
Thom van Bergen(97% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.0 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.1/90).

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Dean Zandbergen

VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie

Netherlands24yContract 2026

G/900.31

A/900.10

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Who are the best alternatives to Anthony van den Hurk?▼

The top alternatives to Anthony van den Hurk based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Dean Zandbergen, Tijmen Wildeboer, Thom van Bergen, Vaclav Sejk, Kevin van Veen. 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 Anthony van den Hurk in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Anthony van den Hurk in 2026 include Dean Zandbergen (N/A), Tijmen Wildeboer (N/A), Thom van Bergen (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Anthony van den Hurk play and who plays similarly?▼

Anthony van den Hurk plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Dean Zandbergen (Netherlands, N/A); Tijmen Wildeboer (Netherlands, N/A); Thom van Bergen (Netherlands, N/A); Vaclav Sejk (Czech Republic, 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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