AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Jacob Linnet
Players most similar to Jacob Linnet (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Jacob Linnet by playing style are:
- Deyovaisio Zeefuik(98% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Mike te Wierik(97% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (65% duel success).
- Kenny Tete(97% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.3 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.0 successful tackles/90), central to possession (71 touches/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
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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Deyovaisio Zeefuik
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga
Netherlands28y
Tkl/902.03
KP/900.51
Physical Stopper
98% match
€4.0M
#2
M
Mike te Wierik
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Netherlands33y
Tkl/901.91
KP/900.59
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#3
K
Kenny Tete
Fulham · Premier League
Netherlands30yContract 2028
Tkl/903.26
KP/900.55
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stable97% match
€11.0M
#4
H
Hasan Kuruçay
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Denmark28y
Tkl/901.88
KP/900.09
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#5
J
Jayden Bogle
Leeds United · Premier League
England25yContract 2028
Tkl/902.09
KP/900.54
95% match
€10.0M
#6
P
Pablo Maffeo
Mallorca · La Liga
Argentina28yContract 2027
Tkl/902.29
KP/900.64
95% match
€5.0M
#7
R
Ricardo Esgaio
Fatih Karagümrük · Super Lig
Portugal32y
Tkl/902.04
KP/900.62
96% match
€5.5M
#8
J
João Aurélio
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Portugal37y
Tkl/902.37
KP/900.57
95% match
N/A
#9
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Edu Campabadal
Real Avilés · La Liga
Spain33y
Tkl/902.63
KP/901.02
Physical Stopper
95% match
N/A
#10
K
Kristoffer Ajer
Brentford · Premier League
Norway27yContract 2028
Tkl/901.96
KP/900.28
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable95% match
€18.0M
#11
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Victor Nelsson
Hellas Verona · Serie A
Denmark27yContract 2026
Tkl/901.69
KP/900.07
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot95% match
€7.5M
#12
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Lucas Ahijado
Real Oviedo · La Liga
Spain31yContract 2026
Tkl/904.08
KP/900.74
95% match
N/A
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Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Jacob Linnet.
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Who are the best alternatives to Jacob Linnet?▼
The top alternatives to Jacob Linnet based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Deyovaisio Zeefuik, Mike te Wierik, Kenny Tete, Hasan Kuruçay, Jayden Bogle. 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 Linnet in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Jacob Linnet in 2026 include Deyovaisio Zeefuik (€4.0M), Mike te Wierik (N/A), Kenny Tete (€11.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jacob Linnet play and who plays similarly?▼
Jacob Linnet plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Deyovaisio Zeefuik (Netherlands, €4.0M); Mike te Wierik (Netherlands, N/A); Kenny Tete (Netherlands, €11.0M); Hasan Kuruçay (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.