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Heracles Almelo· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Fabian de Keijzer

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Based on 720 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 Fabian de Keijzer

Gonzalo Crettaz98% match
NEC Nijmegen · Eredivisie
Ronald Koeman Jr.97% match
Telstar · Eredivisie
Kevin Gadellaa97% match
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

Sweeper-KeeperSmall Sample

A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as penetrates with forward passing (13.4 final-third passes/90) and exceptionally busy shot-stopper (4.6 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (2.50/90). The three closest DNA matches to Fabian de Keijzer:

Gonzalo Crettaz(98% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), penetrates with forward passing (14.0 final-third passes/90) and reliable in goal (3.4 saves/90).
Ronald Koeman Jr.(97% 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).
Kevin Gadellaa(97% 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).

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Who are the best alternatives to Fabian de Keijzer?▼

The top alternatives to Fabian de Keijzer based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gonzalo Crettaz, Ronald Koeman Jr., Kevin Gadellaa, Timo Jansink, Kayne van Oevelen. 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 Fabian de Keijzer in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Fabian de Keijzer in 2026 include Gonzalo Crettaz (N/A), Ronald Koeman Jr. (N/A), Kevin Gadellaa (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Fabian de Keijzer play and who plays similarly?▼

Fabian de Keijzer plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gonzalo Crettaz (Argentina, N/A); Ronald Koeman Jr. (Netherlands, N/A); Kevin Gadellaa (Netherlands, N/A); Timo Jansink (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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