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FC Eindhoven· 2021/2022 · Eredivisie · FULL

Best Alternatives to Daan Huisman

Defensive MidfieldNetherlands23yN/AFull profile →

Box-to-BoxCreative

1.20KP/90

0.00G/90

0.10A/90

Based on 1,023 min · 2021/2022 · 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 Daan Huisman

Daniël van Kaam86% match
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Davy van den Berg89% match
Luton Town · Eredivisie
Rick Dekker85% match
DVS '33 · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-BoxCreative

Daan Huisman is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90) and top 20% creator in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Daan Huisman:

Daniël van Kaam(86% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (68% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.36 big chances/90) and heavily involved in play (55 touches/90).
Davy van den Berg(89% match) — Dave van den Berg is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
Rick Dekker(85% match) — Rick Dekker is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Daniël van Kaam

Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie

Netherlands26y

KP/902.12

G/900.11

Ball-WinnerCreativeOut of form ↓

vs Huisman: 3y older

86% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Daan Huisman?▼

The top alternatives to Daan Huisman based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Daniël van Kaam, Davy van den Berg, Rick Dekker, Jeff Hardeveld, Pele Van Anholt. 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 Daan Huisman in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Daan Huisman in 2026 include Daniël van Kaam (N/A), Davy van den Berg (N/A), Rick Dekker (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Daan Huisman play and who plays similarly?▼

Daan Huisman plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Daniël van Kaam (Netherlands, N/A); Davy van den Berg (Netherlands, N/A); Rick Dekker (Netherlands, N/A); Jeff Hardeveld (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.

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