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NEC Nijmegen· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · FULL

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Centre ForwardNetherlands35y€1.3MFull profile →

Complete ForwardProlific

0.48G/90

0.28A/90

Based on 2,253 min · 2025/2026 · 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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Top 3 alternatives to Bryan Linssen

Szymon Wlodarczyk85% match
Excelsior · Eredivisie · €3.0M
Alassane Pléa85% match
PSV · Eredivisie · €3.0M
Ricky van Wolfswinkel86% match
FC Twente · Eredivisie · €3.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardProlific

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.48 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.28 assists/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Bryan Linssen:

Szymon Wlodarczyk(85% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.36 goals/90).
Alassane Pléa(85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.52 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.61 big chances/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Ricky van Wolfswinkel(86% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90).

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Szymon Wlodarczyk

Excelsior · Eredivisie

Poland23y

G/900.36

A/900.12

Target ManSmall SampleIn form ↑

vs Linssen: 12y younger · -0.12 G/90

85% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Bryan Linssen?▼

The top alternatives to Bryan Linssen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Szymon Wlodarczyk, Alassane Pléa, Ricky van Wolfswinkel, Mexx Meerdink, Ayase Ueda. 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 Bryan Linssen in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Bryan Linssen in 2026 include Szymon Wlodarczyk (€3.0M), Alassane Pléa (€3.0M), Ricky van Wolfswinkel (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Bryan Linssen play and who plays similarly?▼

Bryan Linssen plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Szymon Wlodarczyk (Poland, €3.0M); Alassane Pléa (France, €3.0M); Ricky van Wolfswinkel (Netherlands, €3.5M); Mexx Meerdink (Netherlands, €10.0M).

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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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