AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Hugo Vandermersch
Players most similar to Hugo Vandermersch (Defender, €800K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Hugo Vandermersch
- 1.João Mendes98% DNA match·Vitória Guimarães
- 2.Boy Kemper97% DNA match·NAC Breda
- 3.Leonardo Rivas97% DNA match·AVS
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“A Solid Defender....”
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Solid Defender
A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as draws fouls effectively (2.2/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.3/90). The three most similar players to Hugo Vandermersch by playing style are:
- João Mendes(98% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.8/90).
- Boy Kemper(97% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), uses long balls frequently (5.3/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Leonardo Rivas(97% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.5 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
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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João Mendes
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Portugal26yContract 2028
Tkl/902.10
KP/900.80
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#2
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Boy Kemper
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands26y
Tkl/901.56
KP/901.20
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#3
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Leonardo Rivas
AVS · Liga Portugal
Paraguay24y
Tkl/902.49
KP/900.69
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Vandermersch: 3y younger
97% match
N/A
#4
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Andreas Ntoi
Rio Ave · Liga Portugal
Greece23yContract 2028
Tkl/901.51
KP/900.52
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#5
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Roger Hinojo
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain21y
Tkl/902.09
KP/900.64
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#6
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Jefferson Encada
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Guinea-Bissau28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.43
KP/900.99
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#7
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Thomas Gundelund
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Denmark24y
Tkl/901.16
KP/900.39
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#8
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Alagie Saine
Horsens · Superliga
Gambia23yContract 2027
Tkl/900.94
KP/901.17
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#9
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Ivan Mesik
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Slovakia24y
Tkl/901.54
KP/900.51
Solid DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#10
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Hjalte Bidstrup
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2029
Tkl/903.05
KP/901.22
Reading Defender
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#11
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Yhoan Andzouana
Konyaspor · Super Lig
DR Congo29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.42
KP/901.17
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#12
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Robin Ziegele
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany29y
Tkl/901.26
KP/900.33
Solid DefenderAerial
96% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Hugo Vandermersch?▼
The top alternatives to Hugo Vandermersch based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: João Mendes, Boy Kemper, Leonardo Rivas, Andreas Ntoi, Roger Hinojo. 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 Vandermersch in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Hugo Vandermersch in 2026 include João Mendes (N/A), Boy Kemper (N/A), Leonardo Rivas (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 Vandermersch play and who plays similarly?▼
Hugo Vandermersch plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include João Mendes (Portugal, N/A); Boy Kemper (Netherlands, N/A); Leonardo Rivas (Paraguay, N/A); Andreas Ntoi (Greece, 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.