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Best Alternatives to Jason van Duiven

Players most similar to Jason van Duiven (Attacker, €3.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Jason van Duiven

  1. 1.Thijs Dallinga85% DNA match·Bologna€12.0M
  2. 2.Kaj Sierhuis85% DNA match·Fortuna Sittard€4.0M
  3. 3.Jelle Duin85% DNA match·Vejle Boldklub

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 Target Man....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.29 assists/90). The three most similar players to Jason van Duiven by playing style are:

  • Thijs Dallinga(85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90). Note: this profile is based on 762 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Kaj Sierhuis(85% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.56 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.3 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
  • Jelle Duin(85% match) — Jelle Duin is a Poacher. Clinical finisher who lives for goals inside the box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.67 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. (Limited sample: 405 mins)

Transfer Intelligence

Thijs Dallinga delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 300% premium over Jason van Duiven, with 0.63 goals per 90 at age 25. That's 317% of Jason van Duiven's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Comparison Base
Jason van Duiven
AttackerNetherlands€3.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Thijs Dallinga
Bologna · Serie A
Netherlands25yContract 2028
G/900.63
A/900.42
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
vs Duiven: €9M more expensive · 4y older · +0.43 G/90
85% match
€12.0M
#2
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Kaj Sierhuis
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Netherlands28yContract 2026
G/900.56
A/900.05
Target ManProlific
Last 5: → Stable
vs Duiven: 7y older · +0.37 G/90
85% match
€4.0M
#3
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Jelle Duin
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Netherlands27y
G/900.67
A/900.00
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Duiven: 6y older · +0.47 G/90
85% match
N/A
#4
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Pablo Durán
Celta de Vigo · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2027
G/900.08
A/900.08
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€4.0M
#5
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Haris Tabakovic
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Switzerland31yContract 2026
G/900.58
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
85% match
€3.0M
#6
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Alassane Pléa
PSV · Eredivisie
France33yContract 2028
G/900.52
A/900.23
Complete ForwardProlific
84% match
€3.0M
#7
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Martijn Kaars
St. Pauli · Bundesliga
Netherlands27y
G/900.00
A/900.17
Complete Forward
84% match
€4.0M
#8
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Finn Stokkers
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands30yContract 2026
G/900.34
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
N/A
#9
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Ante Budimir
Osasuna · La Liga
Croatia34yContract 2027
G/900.56
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€3.0M
#10
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Esmir Bajraktarevic
PSV · Eredivisie
United States21yContract 2029
G/900.34
A/900.34
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€5.0M
#11
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Phillip Tietz
FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2028
G/900.29
A/900.15
Target Man
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€3.5M
#12
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Mexx Meerdink
AZ · Eredivisie
Netherlands22yContract 2030
G/900.43
A/900.11
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€10.0M
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Jason van Duiven?▼
The top alternatives to Jason van Duiven based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Thijs Dallinga, Kaj Sierhuis, Jelle Duin, Pablo Durán, Haris Tabakovic. 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 Jason van Duiven in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Jason van Duiven in 2026 include Thijs Dallinga (€12.0M), Kaj Sierhuis (€4.0M), Jelle Duin (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jason van Duiven play and who plays similarly?▼
Jason van Duiven plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Thijs Dallinga (Netherlands, €12.0M); Kaj Sierhuis (Netherlands, €4.0M); Jelle Duin (Netherlands, N/A); Pablo Durán (Spain, €4.0M).
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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