AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Jan Matousek
Players most similar to Jan Matousek (Midfielder, €1.6M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Jan Matousek
- 1.Niklas Hauptmann84% DNA match·Dynamo Dresden€3.4M
- 2.Danel Sinani83% DNA match·St. Pauli€3.0M
- 3.Kjell Wätjen82% DNA match·VfL Bochum 1848€3.5M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Balanced Midfielder....”
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Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.1 dispossessed/90). The three most similar players to Jan Matousek by playing style are:
- Niklas Hauptmann(84% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Danel Sinani(83% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), heavily involved in play (61 touches/90), active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90).
- Kjell Wätjen(82% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Transfer Intelligence
Niklas Hauptmann delivers 84% of the same playing style, at a 119% premium over Jan Matousek, with 0.70 key passes per 90 at age 29.
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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Niklas Hauptmann
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2028
KP/900.70
G/900.10
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€3.4M
#2
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Danel Sinani
St. Pauli · Bundesliga
Luxembourg29y
KP/902.13
G/900.43
CreatorCreative
83% match
€3.0M
#3
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Kjell Wätjen
VfL Bochum 1848 · Bundesliga
Germany20yContract 2026
KP/901.11
G/900.18
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Matousek: 8y younger
82% match
€3.5M
#4
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Christian Eriksen
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga
Denmark34yContract 2027
KP/902.12
G/900.09
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€3.0M
#5
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Sergio Lozano
Levante · La Liga
Spain27yContract 2027
KP/900.94
G/900.94
Ball-WinnerCreative
Last 5: → Stable81% match
€6.0M
#6
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Florian Wirtz
Liverpool · Premier League
Germany23yContract 2030
KP/902.34
G/900.19
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stable81% match
€110.0M
#7
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Kevin Stöger
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Austria32yContract 2027
KP/901.56
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
82% match
€3.0M
#8
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Luis Hasa
Napoli · Serie A
Italy22yContract 2026
KP/900.90
G/900.36
Box-to-Box
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
€3.0M
#9
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Ibrahim Maza
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga
Algeria20yContract 2030
KP/901.49
G/900.00
Creator
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€25.0M
#10
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Jari Vandeputte
Cremonese · Serie A
Belgium30y
KP/903.00
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
81% match
€3.3M
#11
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Andrija Maksimovic
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Serbia18yContract 2030
KP/900.64
G/900.00
Small Sample
82% match
€15.0M
#12
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Mert Kömür
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga
Germany20yContract 2029
KP/901.54
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
81% match
€12.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Jan Matousek?▼
The top alternatives to Jan Matousek based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Niklas Hauptmann, Danel Sinani, Kjell Wätjen, Christian Eriksen, Sergio Lozano. 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 Jan Matousek in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Jan Matousek in 2026 include Niklas Hauptmann (€3.4M), Danel Sinani (€3.0M), Kjell Wätjen (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jan Matousek play and who plays similarly?▼
Jan Matousek plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Niklas Hauptmann (Germany, €3.4M); Danel Sinani (Luxembourg, €3.0M); Kjell Wätjen (Germany, €3.5M); Christian Eriksen (Denmark, €3.0M).
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.