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Koninklijke HFC· 2018/2019 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

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Based on 378 min · 2018/2019 · 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 Gerry Vlak

Maurizio Brenna86% match
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Rick van der Meer85% match
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Kiano Dyer84% match
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Gerry Vlak is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option. (Limited sample: 378 mins) The three closest DNA matches to Gerry Vlak:

Maurizio Brenna(86% match) — Maurizio Brenna is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option. (Limited sample: 299 mins)
Rick van der Meer(85% match) — Rick van der Meer is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option.
Kiano Dyer(84% match) — Kiano Dyer is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option. (Limited sample: 286 mins)

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Who are the best alternatives to Gerry Vlak?▼

The top alternatives to Gerry Vlak based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Maurizio Brenna, Rick van der Meer, Kiano Dyer, Thomas Beekman, Daan Huisman. 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 Gerry Vlak in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Gerry Vlak in 2026 include Maurizio Brenna (N/A), Rick van der Meer (N/A), Kiano Dyer (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Gerry Vlak play and who plays similarly?▼

Gerry Vlak plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Maurizio Brenna (Netherlands, N/A); Rick van der Meer (Netherlands, N/A); Kiano Dyer (England, N/A); Thomas Beekman (Netherlands, N/A).

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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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