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Pafos FC· 2025/2026 · Champions League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Derrick Luckassen

DefenderNetherlands30y€500KFull profile →

Physical StopperAerial

0.64Tkl/90

0.14KP/90

Based on 1,260 min · 2025/2026 · Champions League · 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 Derrick Luckassen

Louis Samson87% match
RSV Eintracht · Bundesliga
Jonas David87% match
Ulm · Bundesliga
Frederik Jäkel

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical StopperAerial

Derrick Luckassen is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.9 clearances/90). The three closest DNA matches to Derrick Luckassen:

Louis Samson(87% match) — Louis Samson is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels.
Jonas David(87% match) — Jonas David is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels.
Frederik Jäkel(86% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (66% duel success).

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Derrick Luckassen

DefenderNetherlandsChampions League€500K

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Who are the best alternatives to Derrick Luckassen?▼

The top alternatives to Derrick Luckassen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Louis Samson, Jonas David, Frederik Jäkel, Emmanuel Biumla, Robin Bormuth. 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 Derrick Luckassen in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Derrick Luckassen in 2026 include Louis Samson (N/A), Jonas David (N/A), Frederik Jäkel (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Derrick Luckassen play and who plays similarly?▼

Derrick Luckassen plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Louis Samson (Germany, N/A); Jonas David (Germany, N/A); Frederik Jäkel (Germany, N/A); Emmanuel Biumla (France, 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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