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Sparta Rotterdam· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Jens Toornstra

Attacking MidfieldNetherlands37y€3.5MFull profile →

CreatorSmall Sample

1.48KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 793 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 Jens Toornstra

Matej Sin84% match
AZ · Eredivisie · €4.0M
Sem Steijn84% match
Feyenoord · Eredivisie · €14.0M
Ayoni Santos83% match
Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie · €40.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorSmall Sample

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (54 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.9/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 793 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Jens Toornstra:

Matej Sin(84% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.
Sem Steijn(84% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.6 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.57 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.65 big chances/90) and top 10% creator in the league.
Ayoni Santos(83% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.3 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the ball cleanly (2.1 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (52 touches/90), active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

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Matej Sin

AZ · Eredivisie

Czech Republic22yContract 2030

KP/901.99

G/900.17

CreatorCreativeSteady form

vs Toornstra: 15y younger

84% match

€4.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Jens Toornstra?▼

The top alternatives to Jens Toornstra based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Matej Sin, Sem Steijn, Ayoni Santos, Sven Mijnans, Mike Tresor. 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 Jens Toornstra in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Jens Toornstra in 2026 include Matej Sin (€4.0M), Sem Steijn (€14.0M), Ayoni Santos (€40.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Jens Toornstra play and who plays similarly?▼

Jens Toornstra plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Matej Sin (Czech Republic, €4.0M); Sem Steijn (Netherlands, €14.0M); Ayoni Santos (Netherlands, €40.0M); Sven Mijnans (Netherlands, €14.0M).

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.

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