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Spakenburg· 2023/2024 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Joey Houweling

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Sweeper-Keeper

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Based on 1,214 min · 2023/2024 · Eredivisie · 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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Gonzalo Crettaz96% match
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Timo Jansink96% match
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Issam El Maach95% match
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Playing Style Analysis

Sweeper-Keeper

A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.22 conceded/90). The three closest DNA matches to Joey Houweling:

Gonzalo Crettaz(96% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), penetrates with forward passing (14.0 final-third passes/90) and reliable in goal (3.4 saves/90).
Timo Jansink(96% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.6 saves/90).
Issam El Maach(95% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), penetrates with forward passing (12.2 final-third passes/90) and reliable in goal (3.6 saves/90).

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Who are the best alternatives to Joey Houweling?▼

The top alternatives to Joey Houweling based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gonzalo Crettaz, Timo Jansink, Issam El Maach, Kevin Gadellaa, Ronald Koeman Jr.. 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 Joey Houweling in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Joey Houweling in 2026 include Gonzalo Crettaz (N/A), Timo Jansink (N/A), Issam El Maach (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Joey Houweling play and who plays similarly?▼

Joey Houweling plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gonzalo Crettaz (Argentina, N/A); Timo Jansink (Netherlands, N/A); Issam El Maach (Morocco, N/A); Kevin Gadellaa (Netherlands, N/A).

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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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