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De Treffers· 2016/2017 · Eredivisie · FULL

Best Alternatives to Gavin Vlijter

AttackerNetherlands29yN/AFull profile →

0.18G/90

0.30A/90

Based on 1,509 min · 2016/2017 · 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 Gavin Vlijter

Bryan Limbombe96% match
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Ilias Takidine96% match
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Tomas Kalinauskas96% match
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AssistsTop 16%

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“A Forward....”

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Playing Style Analysis

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.30 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Gavin Vlijter:

Bryan Limbombe(96% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90).
Ilias Takidine(96% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.53 assists/90).
Tomas Kalinauskas(96% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90).

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Bryan Limbombe

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vs Vlijter: 4y younger · -0.11 G/90

96% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Gavin Vlijter?▼

The top alternatives to Gavin Vlijter based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Bryan Limbombe, Ilias Takidine, Tomas Kalinauskas, Iman Griffith, Stefano Lilipaly. 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 Gavin Vlijter in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Gavin Vlijter in 2026 include Bryan Limbombe (N/A), Ilias Takidine (N/A), Tomas Kalinauskas (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Gavin Vlijter play and who plays similarly?▼

Gavin Vlijter plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Bryan Limbombe (Belgium, N/A); Ilias Takidine (Belgium, N/A); Tomas Kalinauskas (Lithuania, N/A); Iman Griffith (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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