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FC Augsburg· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

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Physical StopperAerialSmall Sample

2.01Tkl/90

0.53KP/90

Based on 851 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

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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Top 3 alternatives to Jeffrey Gouweleeuw

Marcel Seegert98% match
Ulm · Bundesliga
Michael Schultz98% match
Rot-Weiss Essen · Bundesliga
Leopold Wurm97% match
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical StopperAerialSmall Sample

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.6 clearances/90), uses long balls frequently (7.2/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 851 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Jeffrey Gouweleeuw:

Marcel Seegert(98% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90) and reads the game exceptionally (2.5 interceptions/90).
Michael Schultz(98% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (64% duel success).
Leopold Wurm(97% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (6.3/90).

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Marcel Seegert

Ulm · Bundesliga

Germany32yContract 2027

Tkl/901.08

KP/900.54

Physical StopperAerial

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98% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Jeffrey Gouweleeuw?▼

The top alternatives to Jeffrey Gouweleeuw based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marcel Seegert, Michael Schultz, Leopold Wurm, Dayot Upamecano, Nico Schlotterbeck. 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 Jeffrey Gouweleeuw in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Jeffrey Gouweleeuw in 2026 include Marcel Seegert (N/A), Michael Schultz (N/A), Leopold Wurm (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Jeffrey Gouweleeuw play and who plays similarly?▼

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marcel Seegert (Germany, N/A); Michael Schultz (Germany, N/A); Leopold Wurm (Germany, N/A); Dayot Upamecano (France, €70.0M).

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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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