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Sparta Rotterdam· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · FULL

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GoalkeeperNetherlands29y€2.5MFull profile →

Sweeper-Keeper

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Based on 3,060 min · 2025/2026 · 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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Timon Wellenreuther87% match
Feyenoord · Eredivisie · €6.0M
Nick Olij87% match
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Vitezslav Jaros87% match
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Playing Style Analysis

Sweeper-Keeper

A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), penetrates with forward passing (10.6 final-third passes/90) and exceptionally busy shot-stopper (4.1 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.82/90). The three closest DNA matches to Joël Drommel:

Timon Wellenreuther(87% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (96% success).
Nick Olij(87% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (90% success), reliable in goal (3.3 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.5 punches/90).
Vitezslav Jaros(87% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.3 saves/90).

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Timon Wellenreuther

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Germany30yContract 2027

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Who are the best alternatives to Joël Drommel?▼

The top alternatives to Joël Drommel based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Timon Wellenreuther, Nick Olij, Vitezslav Jaros, Vasilios Barkas, Matej Kovar. 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 Joël Drommel in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Joël Drommel in 2026 include Timon Wellenreuther (€6.0M), Nick Olij (€3.0M), Vitezslav Jaros (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Joël Drommel play and who plays similarly?▼

Joël Drommel plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Timon Wellenreuther (Germany, €6.0M); Nick Olij (Netherlands, €3.0M); Vitezslav Jaros (Czech Republic, €5.0M); Vasilios Barkas (Greece, €5.0M).

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