AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Jeffrey Gouweleeuw
Players most similar to Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (Defender, €1.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Jeffrey Gouweleeuw
- 1.Kaly99% DNA match·Casa Pia
- 2.Enes Mahmutovic99% DNA match·NAC Breda
- 3.Colin Kleine-Bekel98% DNA match·VfL Bochum 1848
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Aerials WonTop 14%
“A Physical Stopper....”
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Physical StopperAerialSmall Sample
A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.5 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), uses long balls frequently (7.2/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 671 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Jeffrey Gouweleeuw by playing style are:
- Kaly(99% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.3 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), uses long balls frequently (5.9/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 812 minutes of playing time this season.
- Enes Mahmutovic(99% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.0 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), strong in aerial duels (4.2 aerials won/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 670 minutes of playing time this season.
- Colin Kleine-Bekel(98% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.8 clearances/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.7 final-third passes/90), strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (8.8/90). Note: this profile is based on 799 minutes of playing time this season.
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
K
Kaly
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Angola22y
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Gouweleeuw: 12y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
E
Enes Mahmutovic
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Luxembourg28y
Tkl/901.20
KP/900.40
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Gouweleeuw: 6y younger
99% match
N/A
#3
C
Colin Kleine-Bekel
VfL Bochum 1848 · Bundesliga
Germany23y
Tkl/901.02
KP/900.17
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Gouweleeuw: 11y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
M
Marcel Seegert
Ulm · Bundesliga
Germany32yContract 2027
Tkl/901.08
KP/900.54
Physical StopperAerial
98% match
N/A
#5
A
Antonio Espigares Morillas
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Spain21yContract 2027
Tkl/900.91
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#6
C
Cristian David Castro Devenish
AVS · Liga Portugal
Colombia25yContract 2026
Tkl/900.91
KP/900.22
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#7
J
Jack Thompson
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
England21y
Tkl/901.44
KP/900.13
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#8
D
David Sousa
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Brazil24y
Tkl/901.78
KP/900.21
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#9
H
Hasan Kuruçay
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Denmark28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.88
KP/900.09
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#10
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Hüseyin Türkmen
Antalyaspor · Super Lig
Turkey28yContract 2026
Tkl/901.37
KP/900.07
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#11
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Allan Godói
Göztepe · Super Lig
Brazil33y
Tkl/901.80
KP/900.34
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#12
J
Justin Hubner
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/901.81
KP/900.56
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
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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: Kaly, Enes Mahmutovic, Colin Kleine-Bekel, Marcel Seegert, Antonio Espigares Morillas. 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 Kaly (N/A), Enes Mahmutovic (N/A), Colin Kleine-Bekel (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 Kaly (Angola, N/A); Enes Mahmutovic (Luxembourg, N/A); Colin Kleine-Bekel (Germany, N/A); Marcel Seegert (Germany, 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.