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RB Leipzig· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Arthur Vermeeren

Defensive MidfieldBelgium21y€20.0MFull profile →

Ball-WinnerDefensiveSmall Sample

1.20KP/90

0.00G/90

0.11A/90

Based on 825 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · 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 Arthur Vermeeren

Angelo Stiller80% match
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga · €45.0M
Joshua Kimmich80% match
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga · €40.0M
Leon Avdullahu80% match
TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga · €25.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-WinnerDefensiveSmall Sample

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.0 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (62 passes/90), central to possession (76 touches/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.3/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 825 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Arthur Vermeeren:

Angelo Stiller(80% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in possession (76 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.9 final-third passes/90), central to possession (92 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.6/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.
Joshua Kimmich(80% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.3 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.32 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (105 passes/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.67 big chances/90), penetrates with forward passing (16.4 final-third passes/90), central to possession (121 touches/90), switches play with precision (8.9 long balls/90, 71% accuracy), active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
Leon Avdullahu(80% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (65 passes/90), central to possession (76 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Angelo Stiller

VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga

Germany25yContract 2028

KP/901.87

G/900.07

MetronomeCreativeOut of form ↓

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Arthur Vermeeren?▼

The top alternatives to Arthur Vermeeren based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Angelo Stiller, Joshua Kimmich, Leon Avdullahu, Kaishu Sano, Nicolas Seiwald. 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 Arthur Vermeeren in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Arthur Vermeeren in 2026 include Angelo Stiller (€45.0M), Joshua Kimmich (€40.0M), Leon Avdullahu (€25.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Arthur Vermeeren play and who plays similarly?▼

Arthur Vermeeren plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Angelo Stiller (Germany, €45.0M); Joshua Kimmich (Germany, €40.0M); Leon Avdullahu (Switzerland, €25.0M); Kaishu Sano (Japan, €25.0M).

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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