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NEC Nijmegen· 2023/2024 · Eredivisie · FULL

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GoalkeeperNetherlands37y€1.0MFull profile →

Reliable Keeper

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 2,731 min · 2023/2024 · 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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Roy Kortsmit85% match
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Trevor Doornbusch83% match
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Youri Schoonderwaldt83% match
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Jasper Cillessen is a Reliable Keeper. Consistent goalkeeper with a solid record. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (76% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.53 conceded/90). The three closest DNA matches to Jasper Cillessen:

Roy Kortsmit(85% match) — Roy Kortsmit is a Reliable Keeper. Consistent goalkeeper with a solid record.
Trevor Doornbusch(83% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), reliable in goal (3.5 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.9 punches/90).
Youri Schoonderwaldt(83% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (91% success), reliable in goal (3.5 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.8 punches/90).

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Roy Kortsmit

NAC Breda · Eredivisie

Netherlands33y

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Who are the best alternatives to Jasper Cillessen?▼

The top alternatives to Jasper Cillessen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Roy Kortsmit, Trevor Doornbusch, Youri Schoonderwaldt, Issam El Maach, Florian Stritzel. 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 Jasper Cillessen in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Jasper Cillessen in 2026 include Roy Kortsmit (N/A), Trevor Doornbusch (N/A), Youri Schoonderwaldt (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Jasper Cillessen play and who plays similarly?▼

Jasper Cillessen plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Roy Kortsmit (Netherlands, N/A); Trevor Doornbusch (Curaçao, N/A); Youri Schoonderwaldt (Netherlands, N/A); Issam El Maach (Morocco, 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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