AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Guus Joppen
Players most similar to Guus Joppen (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
A Ball-Playing CB in KNVB Beker. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy). The three most similar players to Guus Joppen by playing style are:
- Jarno Janssen(95% match) — A Ball-Playing CB in KNVB Beker. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.
- Saïdou Sow(94% match) — A Ball-Playing CB in Coupe de France. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy).
- Mawouna Amevor(93% match) — A Ball-Playing CB in Eredivisie. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Jarno Janssen
IJsselmeervogels · Eredivisie
Netherlands25y
Tkl/902.59
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
95% match
N/A
#2
S
Saïdou Sow
Clermont · Ligue 1
Guinea23yContract 2028
Tkl/900.97
KP/900.21
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable94% match
€3.0M
#3
M
Mawouna Amevor
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Togo34y
Tkl/900.85
KP/900.30
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable93% match
N/A
#4
N
Nick Viergever
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Netherlands36y
Tkl/901.13
KP/900.05
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable93% match
€300K
#5
M
Mees Hilgers
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands24y
Tkl/902.60
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CB
93% match
N/A
#6
P
Pawel Bochniewicz
SC Heerenveen · Eredivisie
Poland30y
Tkl/901.03
KP/900.52
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot93% match
€1.4M
#7
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Gabin Blancquart
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
France22yContract 2026
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable93% match
N/A
#8
D
Dies Janse
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/901.20
KP/900.47
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot93% match
N/A
#9
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Damon Mirani
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
Tkl/901.13
KP/900.12
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot93% match
N/A
#10
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Thijmen Blokzijl
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
Tkl/901.15
KP/900.30
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable93% match
N/A
#11
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Nick Verschuren
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
Tkl/900.84
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot93% match
N/A
#12
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Alexandre Penetra
AZ · Eredivisie
Portugal24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.43
KP/900.28
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot93% match
€9.0M
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Guus Joppen.
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Who are the best alternatives to Guus Joppen?▼
The top alternatives to Guus Joppen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jarno Janssen, Saïdou Sow, Mawouna Amevor, Nick Viergever, Mees Hilgers. 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 Guus Joppen in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Guus Joppen in 2026 include Jarno Janssen (N/A), Saïdou Sow (€3.0M), Mawouna Amevor (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Guus Joppen play and who plays similarly?▼
Guus Joppen plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jarno Janssen (Netherlands, N/A); Saïdou Sow (Guinea, €3.0M); Mawouna Amevor (Togo, N/A); Nick Viergever (Netherlands, €300K).
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.