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Heracles Almelo· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Djevencio van der Kust

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Active Full-Back

2.56Tkl/90

0.45KP/90

Based on 1,197 min · 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

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 Djevencio van der Kust

Simon Janssen97% match
Excelsior · Eredivisie
Diego Pampín98% match
Levante · La Liga
Florent Hanin98% match
Angers SCO · Ligue 1

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-Back

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Djevencio van der Kust:

Simon Janssen(97% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success).
Diego Pampín(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Florent Hanin(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Simon Janssen

Excelsior · Eredivisie

Netherlands25y

Tkl/901.78

KP/901.07

Active Full-BackSmall Sample

97% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Djevencio van der Kust?▼

The top alternatives to Djevencio van der Kust based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Simon Janssen, Diego Pampín, Florent Hanin, Joakim Maehle, Mikkel Kirkeskov. 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 Djevencio van der Kust in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Djevencio van der Kust in 2026 include Simon Janssen (N/A), Diego Pampín (N/A), Florent Hanin (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Djevencio van der Kust play and who plays similarly?▼

Djevencio van der Kust plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Simon Janssen (Netherlands, N/A); Diego Pampín (Spain, N/A); Florent Hanin (France, N/A); Joakim Maehle (Denmark, €7.0M).

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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