AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Dennis van der Heijden
Players most similar to Dennis van der Heijden (Attacker, €150K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
A Target Man in KNVB Beker. 15 assists/90). The three most similar players to Dennis van der Heijden by playing style are:
- Kristian Strømland Lien(95% match) — A Target Man in Eredivisie. 16 assists/90).
- Stefano Lilipaly(94% match) — A Forward in KNVB Beker. 22 assists/90).
- Milan Zonneveld(94% match) — A Target Man in Eredivisie. 7 aerials won/90).
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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Kristian Strømland Lien
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Norway24y
G/900.43
A/900.16
Target ManProlific
95% match
N/A
#2
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Stefano Lilipaly
SC Cambuur · Eredivisie
Indonesia36y
G/900.22
A/900.22
94% match
N/A
#3
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Milan Zonneveld
Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie
Netherlands22yContract 2028
G/900.21
A/900.21
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot94% match
N/A
#4
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Ricky van Wolfswinkel
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands37y
G/900.42
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip93% match
€3.5M
#5
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Anthony van den Hurk
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Curaçao33y
G/900.49
A/900.08
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip93% match
N/A
#6
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Thom van Bergen
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
G/900.30
A/900.11
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot93% match
N/A
#7
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Dean Zandbergen
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2026
G/900.33
A/900.13
Target Man
Last 5: → Stable93% match
N/A
#8
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Tijmen Wildeboer
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2026
G/900.30
A/900.00
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot93% match
N/A
#9
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Kaj Sierhuis
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Netherlands27yContract 2026
G/900.57
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: → Stable93% match
€4.0M
#10
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Jesse van de Haar
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
G/900.23
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip93% match
N/A
#11
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Kevin van Veen
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands34y
G/900.62
A/900.16
Target ManProlific
Last 5: → Stable92% match
N/A
#12
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Delano Ladan
Koninklijke HFC · Eredivisie
Netherlands26y
G/900.20
A/900.00
92% match
N/A
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Dennis van der Heijden.
Ask AI about Dennis van der Heijden →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Dennis van der Heijden?▼
The top alternatives to Dennis van der Heijden based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Kristian Strømland Lien, Stefano Lilipaly, Milan Zonneveld, Ricky van Wolfswinkel, Anthony van den Hurk. 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 Dennis van der Heijden in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Dennis van der Heijden in 2026 include Kristian Strømland Lien (N/A), Stefano Lilipaly (N/A), Milan Zonneveld (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Dennis van der Heijden play and who plays similarly?▼
Dennis van der Heijden plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Kristian Strømland Lien (Norway, N/A); Stefano Lilipaly (Indonesia, N/A); Milan Zonneveld (Netherlands, N/A); Ricky van Wolfswinkel (Netherlands, €3.5M).
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.