AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Clint Essers
Players most similar to Clint Essers (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Clint Essers
- 1.Wouter Prins83% DNA match·FC Groningen
- 2.Fabian Holland83% DNA match·Darmstadt 98
- 3.Mustafa Eser82% DNA match·Ümraniyespor
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“Clint Essers is a Defender....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
AerialSmall Sample
Clint Essers is a Defender. Solid defensive option. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90) and top 10% tackler in the league. The three most similar players to Clint Essers by playing style are:
- Wouter Prins(83% match) — Wouter Prins is a Defender. Solid defensive option. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.
- Fabian Holland(83% match) — Fabian Holland is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90).
- Mustafa Eser(82% match) — Mustafa Eser is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (59% duel success).
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Wouter Prins
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/904.38
KP/900.76
vs Essers: 7y younger
83% match
N/A
#2
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Fabian Holland
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Germany35yContract 2025
Tkl/903.98
KP/900.36
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Essers: 6y older
83% match
N/A
#3
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Mustafa Eser
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Turkey24yContract 2026
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Essers: 5y younger
82% match
N/A
#4
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Roland Baas
DVS '33 · Eredivisie
Netherlands30y
Tkl/902.33
KP/900.75
Solid DefenderAerial
82% match
N/A
#5
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Justin Bakker
Katwijk · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
Tkl/900.98
KP/900.98
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
82% match
N/A
#6
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Tim Oermann
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga
Germany22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.34
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
82% match
€4.0M
#7
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Alfons Sampsted
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Iceland28yContract 2025
Tkl/903.12
KP/900.67
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable82% match
N/A
#8
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Guus Offerhaus
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands25yContract 2026
Tkl/901.22
KP/901.03
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable81% match
N/A
#9
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Finn Stam
Willem II · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/902.60
KP/900.74
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable81% match
N/A
#10
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Reda El Meliani
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
Tkl/903.33
KP/900.89
Small Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
N/A
#11
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E. Duru
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Nigeria26yContract 2027
Tkl/902.21
KP/900.92
Solid DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
N/A
#12
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Koni De Winter
AC Milan · Serie A
Belgium23yContract 2030
Tkl/900.99
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot81% match
€20.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Clint Essers?▼
The top alternatives to Clint Essers based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Wouter Prins, Fabian Holland, Mustafa Eser, Roland Baas, Justin Bakker. 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 Clint Essers in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Clint Essers in 2026 include Wouter Prins (N/A), Fabian Holland (N/A), Mustafa Eser (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Clint Essers play and who plays similarly?▼
Clint Essers plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Wouter Prins (Netherlands, N/A); Fabian Holland (Germany, N/A); Mustafa Eser (Turkey, N/A); Roland Baas (Netherlands, 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.