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FC Groningen· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · FULL

Best Alternatives to Etienne Vaessen

GoalkeeperNetherlands30yN/AFull profile →

Sweeper-Keeper

0.00G/90

0.04A/90

Based on 2,604 min · 2025/2026 · 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 Etienne Vaessen

Kevin Gadellaa98% match
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Ronald Koeman Jr.98% match
Telstar · Eredivisie
T. Troost96% match
NAC Breda · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

Sweeper-Keeper

A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (88% success) and penetrates with forward passing (8.8 final-third passes/90). The three closest DNA matches to Etienne Vaessen:

Kevin Gadellaa(98% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (92% success), penetrates with forward passing (8.5 final-third passes/90) and reliable in goal (3.5 saves/90).
Ronald Koeman Jr.(98% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), penetrates with forward passing (9.0 final-third passes/90) and exceptionally busy shot-stopper (4.3 saves/90).
T. Troost(96% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (89% success) and commands the box with authority (0.7 punches/90).

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Kevin Gadellaa

FC Utrecht · Eredivisie

Netherlands23y

Tkl/900.00

Sweeper-Keeper

vs Vaessen: 7y younger

98% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Etienne Vaessen?▼

The top alternatives to Etienne Vaessen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Kevin Gadellaa, Ronald Koeman Jr., T. Troost, Gonzalo Crettaz, Timo Jansink. 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 Etienne Vaessen in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Etienne Vaessen in 2026 include Kevin Gadellaa (N/A), Ronald Koeman Jr. (N/A), T. Troost (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Etienne Vaessen play and who plays similarly?▼

Etienne Vaessen plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Kevin Gadellaa (Netherlands, N/A); Ronald Koeman Jr. (Netherlands, N/A); T. Troost (Netherlands, N/A); Gonzalo Crettaz (Argentina, 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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