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Best Alternatives to Giannis Masouras

Players most similar to Giannis Masouras (Defender, €1.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Giannis Masouras

  1. 1.Dean van der Sluys71% DNA match·Kozakken Boys
  2. 2.Damian van der Haar71% DNA match·PEC Zwolle
  3. 3.Daniel Lønborg Thøgersen71% DNA match·Fredericia

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

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“A Solid Defender....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid Defender

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. The three most similar players to Giannis Masouras by playing style are:

  • Dean van der Sluys(71% match) — A Solid Defender.
  • Damian van der Haar(71% match) — A Solid Defender.
  • Daniel Lønborg Thøgersen(71% match) — A Defender.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Comparison Base
Giannis Masouras
DefenderGreece€1.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Dean van der Sluys
Kozakken Boys · Eredivisie
Netherlands30y
Tkl/901.49
KP/900.87
Solid Defender
71% match
N/A
#2
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Damian van der Haar
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Netherlands22yContract 2028
Tkl/901.75
KP/900.72
Solid Defender
vs Masouras: 7y younger
71% match
N/A
#3
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Daniel Lønborg Thøgersen
Fredericia · Superliga
Denmark26y
Tkl/900.27
KP/900.11
vs Masouras: 3y younger
71% match
N/A
#4
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Mads Fenger
Horsens · Superliga
Denmark35yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
71% match
N/A
#5
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E. Bayrak
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark19y
Tkl/900.28
KP/900.07
71% match
N/A
#6
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Emil Møller
B 93 · Superliga
Denmark21y
Tkl/900.07
KP/900.13
Last 5: ↑ Hot
71% match
N/A
#7
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Luis Pedro
ASWH · Eredivisie
Netherlands34y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
71% match
N/A
#8
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Till Schumacher
Saarbrücken · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
71% match
N/A
#9
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Nilton
K. Beerschot V.A. · Liga Portugal
Portugal24y
Tkl/902.23
KP/900.64
Last 5: → Stable
71% match
N/A
#10
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Darryl Baly
Lisse · Eredivisie
Aruba28y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
71% match
N/A
#11
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Doriano Marvin Kortstam
Halsteren · Eredivisie
Curaçao31y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
71% match
N/A
#12
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Magnus Lysholm
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark24y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
71% match
N/A
Compare head-to-head:Masouras vs Sluys →Masouras vs Haar →Masouras vs Thøgersen →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Giannis Masouras?▼
The top alternatives to Giannis Masouras based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Dean van der Sluys, Damian van der Haar, Daniel Lønborg Thøgersen, Mads Fenger, E. Bayrak. 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 Giannis Masouras in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Giannis Masouras in 2026 include Dean van der Sluys (N/A), Damian van der Haar (N/A), Daniel Lønborg Thøgersen (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Giannis Masouras play and who plays similarly?▼
Giannis Masouras plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Dean van der Sluys (Netherlands, N/A); Damian van der Haar (Netherlands, N/A); Daniel Lønborg Thøgersen (Denmark, N/A); Mads Fenger (Denmark, 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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