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Kozakken Boys· 2023/2024 · Eredivisie · FULL

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MidfielderNetherlands28yN/AFull profile →

Creator

1.36KP/90

0.15G/90

0.05A/90

Based on 1,843 min · 2023/2024 · 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 Grad Damen

Tygo Land96% match
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Irakli Yegoian96% match
Excelsior · Eredivisie
David van der Werff96% match
FC Groningen · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

Creator

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90). The three closest DNA matches to Grad Damen:

Tygo Land(96% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in play (63 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Irakli Yegoian(96% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (53 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.0/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.
David van der Werff(96% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.51 big chances/90) and top 20% creator in the league.

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Tygo Land

FC Groningen · Eredivisie

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Who are the best alternatives to Grad Damen?▼

The top alternatives to Grad Damen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Tygo Land, Irakli Yegoian, David van der Werff, Sven Simons, Mart Remans. 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 Grad Damen in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Grad Damen in 2026 include Tygo Land (N/A), Irakli Yegoian (N/A), David van der Werff (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Grad Damen play and who plays similarly?▼

Grad Damen plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Tygo Land (Netherlands, N/A); Irakli Yegoian (Georgia, N/A); David van der Werff (Netherlands, N/A); Sven Simons (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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