AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Hugo Cuypers
Players most similar to Hugo Cuypers (Attacker, €12.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Hugo Cuypers
- 1.Remco Balk82% DNA match·SC Cambuur
- 2.Jessy Hendrikx82% DNA match·VVV-Venlo
- 3.Koen Kostons81% DNA match·PEC Zwolle
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“A Poacher....”
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PoacherProlific
A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.55 goals/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. The three most similar players to Hugo Cuypers by playing style are:
- Remco Balk(82% match) — Remco Balk is a Complete Forward. Versatile attacker combining goals, creativity and work rate. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.82 big chances/90). (Limited sample: 441 mins)
- Jessy Hendrikx(82% match) — Jessy Hendrikx is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.79 big chances/90). (Limited sample: 340 mins)
- Koen Kostons(81% match) — Koen Kostons is a Complete Forward. Versatile attacker combining goals, creativity and work rate. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.46 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.28 assists/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
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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Remco Balk
SC Cambuur · Eredivisie
Netherlands25yContract 2026
G/900.24
A/900.33
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Cuypers: 4y younger · -1.19 G/90
82% match
N/A
#2
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Jessy Hendrikx
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands24y
G/900.00
A/900.26
Small Sample
vs Cuypers: 5y younger
82% match
N/A
#3
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Koen Kostons
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Netherlands26yContract 2029
G/900.39
A/900.19
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Cuypers: 3y younger · -1.04 G/90
81% match
N/A
#4
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Cyriel Dessers
Panathinaikos · Serie A
Nigeria31yContract 2028
G/900.99
A/900.00
Complete Forward
81% match
€4.6M
#5
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Abdoul Kader Bamba
Clermont · Ligue 1
France32y
G/900.50
A/900.10
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip81% match
N/A
#6
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Gaëtan Perrin
LOSC Lille · Ligue 1
France29yContract 2028
G/900.19
A/900.19
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip80% match
€6.0M
#7
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Martijn Berden
GVVV · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
G/900.00
A/900.34
Small Sample
80% match
N/A
#8
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Jelle Duin
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Netherlands27y
G/900.67
A/900.00
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip81% match
N/A
#9
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Malick Fofana
Olympique Lyonnais · Ligue 1
Belgium21yContract 2028
G/900.29
A/900.29
Complete Forward
80% match
€30.0M
#10
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Giovanni Korte
Katwijk · Eredivisie
Netherlands32y
G/900.19
A/900.00
Complete Forward
80% match
N/A
#11
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Michael Breij
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
G/900.58
A/900.17
80% match
N/A
#12
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André Becker
Ulm · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2028
G/900.00
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
81% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Hugo Cuypers?▼
The top alternatives to Hugo Cuypers based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Remco Balk, Jessy Hendrikx, Koen Kostons, Cyriel Dessers , Abdoul Kader Bamba. 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 Hugo Cuypers in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Hugo Cuypers in 2026 include Remco Balk (N/A), Jessy Hendrikx (N/A), Koen Kostons (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Hugo Cuypers play and who plays similarly?▼
Hugo Cuypers plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Remco Balk (Netherlands, N/A); Jessy Hendrikx (Netherlands, N/A); Koen Kostons (Netherlands, N/A); Cyriel Dessers (Nigeria, €4.6M).
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.