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Udinese· 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Jurgen Ekkelenkamp

MidfielderNetherlands26y€7.0MFull profile →

Balanced Midfielder

1.14KP/90

0.20G/90

0.12A/90

Based on 2,205 min · 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

DNA matchPrioritizes Serie A & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Jurgen Ekkelenkamp

Jens Odgaard87% match
Bologna · Serie A · €15.0M
C. Stengs86% match
Pisa · Serie A · €6.0M
Frank Anguissa 85% match
Napoli · Serie A · €15.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Balanced Midfielder

A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success). The three closest DNA matches to Jurgen Ekkelenkamp:

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.
C. Stengs(86% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.43 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.29 big chances/90), heavily involved in play (59 touches/90) and top 10% creator in the league.
Frank Anguissa (85% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (67 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Jens Odgaard

Bologna · Serie A

Denmark27yContract 2027

KP/900.91

G/900.33

CreatorOut of form ↓

vs Ekkelenkamp: €8M more expensive

87% match

€15.0M

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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, C. Stengs, Frank Anguissa , Lennon Miller, Ivan Ilić. 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), C. Stengs (€6.0M), Frank Anguissa (€15.0M). 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); C. Stengs (Netherlands, €6.0M); Frank Anguissa (Cameroon, €15.0M); Lennon Miller (Scotland, €8.0M).

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.

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