AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Kaj de Rooij
Players most similar to Kaj de Rooij (Attacker, €475K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Kaj de Rooij
- 1.Jasper Hartog98% DNA match·AZ
- 2.Shola Shoretire97% DNA match·PEC Zwolle
- 3.Maranhão97% DNA match·Tondela
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
AssistsTop 19%
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“A Inside Forward....”
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Inside Forward
A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.8/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.8 dispossessed/90). The three most similar players to Kaj de Rooij by playing style are:
- Jasper Hartog(98% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (4.0 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.36 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.3/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90).
- Shola Shoretire(97% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.33 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90).
- Maranhão(97% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.23 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.4/90).
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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Jasper Hartog
AZ · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
G/900.72
A/900.14
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Rooij: 5y younger · +0.41 G/90
98% match
N/A
#2
S
Shola Shoretire
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
England22y
G/900.33
A/900.05
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Rooij: 3y younger
97% match
N/A
#3
M
Maranhão
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Brazil27yContract 2026
G/900.23
A/900.07
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Rooij: 2y older · -0.08 G/90
97% match
N/A
#4
M
Mauresmo Hinoke
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Netherlands21yContract 2027
G/900.23
A/900.08
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#5
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Emirhan Demircan
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Turkey21y
G/900.51
A/900.25
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
#6
D
Daan Rots
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands24y
G/900.37
A/900.12
Inside Forward
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#7
A
André Lacximicant
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Portugal24yContract 2028
G/900.24
A/900.16
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#8
V
Vinícius Lopes
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Brazil27yContract 2028
G/900.36
A/900.06
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
#9
S
Shunsuke Mito
Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie
Japan23y
G/900.35
A/900.15
Inside Forward
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#10
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Oskar Pietuszewski
Porto · Liga Portugal
Poland17yContract 2029
G/900.34
A/900.23
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
€20.0M
#11
O
Oumar Camara
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
France19yContract 2029
G/900.32
A/900.13
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
#12
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Luca Oyen
SC Heerenveen · Eredivisie
Belgium23y
G/900.44
A/900.18
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Kaj de Rooij?▼
The top alternatives to Kaj de Rooij based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jasper Hartog, Shola Shoretire, Maranhão, Mauresmo Hinoke, Emirhan Demircan. 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 Kaj de Rooij in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Kaj de Rooij in 2026 include Jasper Hartog (N/A), Shola Shoretire (N/A), Maranhão (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Kaj de Rooij play and who plays similarly?▼
Kaj de Rooij plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jasper Hartog (Netherlands, N/A); Shola Shoretire (England, N/A); Maranhão (Brazil, N/A); Mauresmo Hinoke (Netherlands, 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.