AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Jordy Gillekens
Players most similar to Jordy Gillekens (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), dominant in the air (3.1 aerials won/90, 69%) and uses long balls frequently (12.4/90). The three most similar players to Jordy Gillekens by playing style are:
- Matisse Didden(100% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.0 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), dominant in the air (3.1 aerials won/90, 66%) and uses long balls frequently (8.8/90).
- Dan Ballard(100% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (8.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), strong in aerial duels (4.5 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.8/90).
- Casper Widell(100% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.9 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (8.0/90).
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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Matisse Didden
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Belgium24y
Tkl/901.31
KP/900.40
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable100% match
N/A
#2
D
Dan Ballard
Sunderland · Premier League
Northern Ireland26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.39
KP/900.72
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable100% match
€20.0M
#3
C
Casper Widell
Excelsior · Eredivisie
Sweden22yContract 2026
Tkl/901.11
KP/900.30
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable100% match
N/A
#4
J
John Neeskens
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
United States32y
Tkl/900.93
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot100% match
N/A
#5
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Abdul Mumin
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Ghana27yContract 2026
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.05
Ball-Playing CBAerial
100% match
€4.0M
#6
J
Jules Van Bost
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Belgium23y
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.10
Ball-Playing CBAerial
100% match
N/A
#7
J
Jacob Vetter
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark27y
Tkl/901.80
KP/900.60
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
#8
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Danny Bakker
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands31yContract 2026
Tkl/901.39
KP/900.63
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#9
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Tomas Kalas
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Czech Republic32yContract 2027
Tkl/900.98
KP/900.42
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
€9.0M
#10
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Charlie Cresswell
Toulouse · Ligue 1
England23yContract 2028
Tkl/900.96
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
€15.0M
#11
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Alessandro Circati
Parma · Serie A
Australia22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
€8.0M
#12
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Harry Maguire
Manchester United · Premier League
England33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.04
KP/900.16
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
€10.0M
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Jordy Gillekens.
Ask AI about Jordy Gillekens →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Jordy Gillekens?▼
The top alternatives to Jordy Gillekens based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Matisse Didden, Dan Ballard, Casper Widell, John Neeskens, Abdul Mumin. 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 Jordy Gillekens in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Jordy Gillekens in 2026 include Matisse Didden (N/A), Dan Ballard (€20.0M), Casper Widell (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jordy Gillekens play and who plays similarly?▼
Jordy Gillekens plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Matisse Didden (Belgium, N/A); Dan Ballard (Northern Ireland, €20.0M); Casper Widell (Sweden, N/A); John Neeskens (United States, 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.