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Roda JC Kerkrade· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Joshua Schwirten

Attacking MidfieldGermany24yN/AFull profile →

CreatorSmall Sample

1.44KP/90

0.72G/90

0.48A/90

Based on 633 min · 2025/2026 · 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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Top 3 alternatives to Joshua Schwirten

Søren Tengstedt98% match
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Raul Paula97% match
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Samir Lagsir97% match
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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorSmall Sample

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.43 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.43 assists/90) and top 20% creator in the league. Note: this profile is based on 633 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Joshua Schwirten:

Søren Tengstedt(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.52 goals/90).
Raul Paula(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.8/90) and top 20% creator in the league.
Samir Lagsir(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.36 assists/90) and top 10% creator in the league.

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Søren Tengstedt

Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie

Denmark25yContract 2027

KP/901.17

G/900.52

CreatorSmall SampleSteady form

98% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Joshua Schwirten?▼

The top alternatives to Joshua Schwirten based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Søren Tengstedt, Raul Paula, Samir Lagsir, Victor Jensen, Jorn Triep. 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 Joshua Schwirten in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Joshua Schwirten in 2026 include Søren Tengstedt (N/A), Raul Paula (N/A), Samir Lagsir (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Joshua Schwirten play and who plays similarly?▼

Joshua Schwirten plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Søren Tengstedt (Denmark, N/A); Raul Paula (Germany, N/A); Samir Lagsir (Netherlands, N/A); Victor Jensen (Denmark, 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.

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