AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Jetro Willems
Players most similar to Jetro Willems (Defender, €1.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Jetro Willems
- 1.Jean Manuel Mbom85% DNA match·Viborg FF
- 2.Jonas Thorsen84% DNA match·Aarhus Fremad
- 3.G. Çulhacı83% DNA match·HB Køge
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“Jetro Willems is a Solid Defender....”
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Solid Defender
Jetro Willems is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90). The three most similar players to Jetro Willems by playing style are:
- Jean Manuel Mbom(85% match) — Jean-Manuel Mbom is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.50 big chances/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.1/90).
- Jonas Thorsen(84% match) — Jonas Thorsen is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90) and active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90).
- G. Çulhacı(83% match) — Gabriël Culhaci is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.32 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.64 big chances/90). (Limited sample: 281 mins)
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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Jean Manuel Mbom
Viborg FF · Superliga
Germany26yContract 2026
Tkl/901.96
KP/901.59
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stablevs Willems: 6y younger
85% match
N/A
#2
J
Jonas Thorsen
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark36y
Tkl/902.09
KP/901.08
Solid Defender
vs Willems: 4y older
84% match
N/A
#3
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G. Çulhacı
HB Køge · Superliga
Netherlands26y
Tkl/901.92
KP/902.24
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
vs Willems: 6y younger
83% match
N/A
#4
C
C. Allen
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/900.90
KP/900.73
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable82% match
N/A
#5
N
Nicholas Mickelson
Elversberg · Superliga
Thailand26y
Tkl/901.47
KP/901.17
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
N/A
#6
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L. Bøje-Larsen
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark25y
Tkl/901.70
KP/901.21
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
N/A
#7
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Álvaro Tejero
Aris · La Liga
Spain29y
Tkl/901.23
KP/900.99
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
N/A
#8
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Boy Kemper
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands26y
Tkl/901.56
KP/901.20
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable82% match
N/A
#9
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Yhoan Andzouana
Konyaspor · Super Lig
DR Congo29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.42
KP/901.17
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
N/A
#10
M
Mitchell Dijks
Thép Xanh Nam Định · Serie A
Netherlands33y
Tkl/901.19
KP/900.24
Physical StopperSmall Sample
81% match
N/A
#11
D
Daniel Johansen
KÍ · Superliga
Faroe Islands27y
Tkl/901.64
KP/902.18
Solid Defender
81% match
N/A
#12
D
Dean James
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.93
KP/901.44
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Jetro Willems?▼
The top alternatives to Jetro Willems based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jean Manuel Mbom, Jonas Thorsen, G. Çulhacı, C. Allen, Nicholas Mickelson. 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 Jetro Willems in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Jetro Willems in 2026 include Jean Manuel Mbom (N/A), Jonas Thorsen (N/A), G. Çulhacı (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jetro Willems play and who plays similarly?▼
Jetro Willems plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jean Manuel Mbom (Germany, N/A); Jonas Thorsen (Denmark, N/A); G. Çulhacı (Netherlands, N/A); C. Allen (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.