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1.17KP/90

Based on 847 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 Jannes Wieckhoff

Lushendry Edward Martes98% match
Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie
Eus Waayers98% match
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Ben White99% match
Arsenal · Premier League · €30.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 847 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Jannes Wieckhoff:

Lushendry Edward Martes(98% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (2.1 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Eus Waayers(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90).
Ben White(99% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.0 final-third passes/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Lushendry Edward Martes

Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie

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98% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Jannes Wieckhoff?▼

The top alternatives to Jannes Wieckhoff based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Lushendry Edward Martes, Eus Waayers, Ben White, Lilian Raolisoa, Valgeir Lunddal. 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 Jannes Wieckhoff in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Jannes Wieckhoff in 2026 include Lushendry Edward Martes (N/A), Eus Waayers (N/A), Ben White (€30.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Jannes Wieckhoff play and who plays similarly?▼

Jannes Wieckhoff plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Lushendry Edward Martes (Netherlands, N/A); Eus Waayers (Netherlands, N/A); Ben White (England, €30.0M); Lilian Raolisoa (France, N/A).

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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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