AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Jurgen Ekkelenkamp
Players most similar to Jurgen Ekkelenkamp (Midfielder, €7.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Jurgen Ekkelenkamp
- 1.Jens Odgaard87% DNA match·Bologna€15.0M
- 2.Tijjani Reijnders86% DNA match·Manchester City€60.0M
- 3.Alexis Saelemaekers86% DNA match·AC Milan€25.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Creator....”
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Creator
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90) and active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90). The three most similar players to Jurgen Ekkelenkamp by playing style are:
- Jens Odgaard(87% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a regular goalscorer (0.33 goals/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.1 dispossessed/90).
- Tijjani Reijnders(86% match) — A Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and heavily involved in play (61 touches/90).
- Alexis Saelemaekers(86% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in play (61 touches/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 857 minutes of playing time this season.
Transfer Intelligence
Jens Odgaard delivers 87% of the same playing style, at a 114% premium over Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, with 0.76 key passes per 90 at age 27.
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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Jens Odgaard
Bologna · Serie A
Denmark27yContract 2027
KP/900.76
G/900.33
CreatorSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Ekkelenkamp: €8M more expensive
87% match
€15.0M
#2
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Tijjani Reijnders
Manchester City · Premier League
Netherlands27yContract 2030
KP/901.04
G/900.29
vs Ekkelenkamp: €53M more expensive
86% match
€60.0M
#3
A
Alexis Saelemaekers
AC Milan · Serie A
Belgium26yContract 2027
KP/901.57
G/900.10
Box-to-BoxCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Ekkelenkamp: €18M more expensive
86% match
€25.0M
#4
S
Samuele Ricci
AC Milan · Serie A
Italy24yContract 2029
KP/901.61
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot86% match
€25.0M
#5
C
C. Stengs
Pisa · Serie A
Netherlands27y
KP/902.44
G/900.14
CreatorCreative
86% match
€6.0M
#6
M
Martin Baturina
Como · Serie A
Croatia23yContract 2030
KP/904.11
G/900.51
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€18.0M
#7
K
Kristjan Asllani
Beşiktaş · Serie A
Albania24yContract 2026
KP/900.99
G/900.22
Ball-WinnerSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable86% match
€13.0M
#8
F
Frank Anguissa
Napoli · Serie A
Cameroon30yContract 2027
KP/901.31
G/900.19
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
85% match
€15.0M
#9
W
Weston McKennie
Juventus · Serie A
United States27yContract 2026
KP/901.59
G/900.28
Creator
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€22.0M
#10
C
Charles De Ketelaere
Atalanta · Serie A
Belgium25yContract 2028
KP/902.53
G/900.06
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€35.0M
#11
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Lennon Miller
Udinese · Serie A
Scotland19yContract 2030
KP/901.22
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
€8.0M
#12
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Amir Richardson
FC København · Serie A
France24yContract 2026
KP/900.65
G/900.09
Box-to-BoxDefensive
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
€9.0M
Compare head-to-head:Ekkelenkamp vs Odgaard →Ekkelenkamp vs Reijnders →Ekkelenkamp vs Saelemaekers →
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Who are the best alternatives to Jurgen Ekkelenkamp?▼
The top alternatives to Jurgen Ekkelenkamp based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jens Odgaard, Tijjani Reijnders, Alexis Saelemaekers, Samuele Ricci, C. Stengs. 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 Jurgen Ekkelenkamp in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Jurgen Ekkelenkamp in 2026 include Jens Odgaard (€15.0M), Tijjani Reijnders (€60.0M), Alexis Saelemaekers (€25.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jurgen Ekkelenkamp play and who plays similarly?▼
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jens Odgaard (Denmark, €15.0M); Tijjani Reijnders (Netherlands, €60.0M); Alexis Saelemaekers (Belgium, €25.0M); Samuele Ricci (Italy, €25.0M).
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.