AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Jacob Shaffelburg
Players most similar to Jacob Shaffelburg (Attacker, €300K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Jacob Shaffelburg
- 1.Marten Winkler99% DNA match·Hertha BSC
- 2.Mohamed Hamdaoui98% DNA match·Telstar
- 3.Sven Blummel98% DNA match·FC Eindhoven
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“A Complete Forward....”
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Complete Forward
A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.28 goals/90). The three most similar players to Jacob Shaffelburg by playing style are:
- Marten Winkler(99% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.29 assists/90).
- Mohamed Hamdaoui(98% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.43 assists/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.94 big chances/90).
- Sven Blummel(98% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90).
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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Marten Winkler
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga
Germany23y
G/900.13
A/900.40
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Shaffelburg: 3y younger · -0.15 G/90
99% match
N/A
#2
M
Mohamed Hamdaoui
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands32y
G/900.22
A/900.43
Complete Forward
vs Shaffelburg: 6y older · -0.06 G/90
98% match
N/A
#3
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Sven Blummel
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands29yContract 2026
G/900.11
A/900.00
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Shaffelburg: 3y older · -0.17 G/90
98% match
N/A
#4
M
Mert Erkan
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
G/900.53
A/900.27
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#5
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Patrick Brouwer
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands25yContract 2028
G/900.28
A/900.24
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#6
C
Christian Gammelgaard
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Denmark23y
G/900.35
A/900.00
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#7
A
Aymen Boutoutaou
Sochaux · Ligue 1
Algeria25y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Complete Forward
98% match
N/A
#8
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Louey Ben Farhat
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Tunisia19y
G/900.49
A/900.49
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#9
A
Adrian Justinussen
Horsens · Superliga
Faroe Islands27yContract 2028
G/900.54
A/900.15
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#10
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Dioni
Eldense · La Liga
Spain36y
G/900.27
A/900.14
Complete Forward
97% match
N/A
#11
B
Bernardo Sousa
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Portugal26yContract 2025
G/900.22
A/900.26
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#12
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Kristian Arnstad
AGF · Superliga
Norway22y
G/900.36
A/900.18
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Jacob Shaffelburg?▼
The top alternatives to Jacob Shaffelburg based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marten Winkler, Mohamed Hamdaoui, Sven Blummel, Mert Erkan, Patrick Brouwer. 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 Jacob Shaffelburg in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Jacob Shaffelburg in 2026 include Marten Winkler (N/A), Mohamed Hamdaoui (N/A), Sven Blummel (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jacob Shaffelburg play and who plays similarly?▼
Jacob Shaffelburg plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marten Winkler (Germany, N/A); Mohamed Hamdaoui (Netherlands, N/A); Sven Blummel (Netherlands, N/A); Mert Erkan (Netherlands, 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.