
Based on 874 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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Make Smal's card →Build XI with shortlist →Share cards ↓A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (68% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (10.8 final-third passes/90), central to possession (76 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 874 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Gijs Smal:
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Source · Gijs Smal
Alt · Jordan Bos
Alt · Anass Salah-Eddine
Alt · Arthur Zagré
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