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FC Volendam· 2024/2025 · Eredivisie · FULL

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Left WingBelgium21y€1.3MFull profile →

Inside ForwardDribbler

0.23G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 2,528 min · 2024/2025 · 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 Benjamin Pauwels

Couhaib Driouech82% match
PSV · Eredivisie · €6.0M
Tidiam Gomis81% match
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga · €3.0M
Jessy Hendrikx83% match
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside ForwardDribbler

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a prolific assist provider (0.28 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.5/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.85 big chances/90). The three closest DNA matches to Benjamin Pauwels:

Couhaib Driouech(82% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.57 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.67 big chances/90).
Tidiam Gomis(81% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.60 big chances/90).
Jessy Hendrikx(83% match) — Jessy Hendrikx is a Forward. Versatile attacking option.

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Couhaib Driouech

PSV · Eredivisie

Morocco24yContract 2029

G/900.38

A/900.57

Inside ForwardSteady form

vs Pauwels: 3y older · +0.15 G/90

82% match

€6.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Benjamin Pauwels?▼

The top alternatives to Benjamin Pauwels based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Couhaib Driouech, Tidiam Gomis, Jessy Hendrikx, Jean-Luc Dompé, Javi Puado. 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 Benjamin Pauwels in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Benjamin Pauwels in 2026 include Couhaib Driouech (€6.0M), Tidiam Gomis (€3.0M), Jessy Hendrikx (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Benjamin Pauwels play and who plays similarly?▼

Benjamin Pauwels plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Couhaib Driouech (Morocco, €6.0M); Tidiam Gomis (France, €3.0M); Jessy Hendrikx (Netherlands, N/A); Jean-Luc Dompé (France, €3.5M).

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