AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Kevin van Veen
Players most similar to Kevin van Veen (Attacker, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Paul Gladon
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Netherlands34yContract 2026
G/900.55
A/900.22
Target ManProlific
Last 5: → Stable99% match
€2.0M
#2
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Mike van Duinen
Excelsior · Eredivisie
Netherlands34y
G/900.15
A/900.30
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
€750K
#3
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Kaj Sierhuis
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Netherlands27yContract 2026
G/900.57
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: → Stable97% match
€4.0M
#4
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Anthony van den Hurk
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Curaçao33y
G/900.49
A/900.08
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#5
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Ricky van Wolfswinkel
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands37y
G/900.42
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
€3.5M
#6
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Dylan Vente
SC Heerenveen · Eredivisie
Netherlands26y
G/900.30
A/900.10
Target Man
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
€900K
#7
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Oskar Zawada
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Poland30y
G/900.41
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
€350K
#8
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Sam Lammers
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
G/900.44
A/900.35
Target ManProlific
Last 5: → Stable96% match
€2.5M
#9
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Rangelo Janga
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Curaçao33yContract 2026
G/900.36
A/900.04
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
€155K
#10
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André Ayew
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Ghana36y
G/900.25
A/900.06
Target Man
Last 5: → Stable95% match
€1.5M
#11
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Robert Mühren
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands36y
G/900.70
A/900.00
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot94% match
€300K
#12
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Youssef El Kachati
NEC Nijmegen · Eredivisie
Morocco26y
G/900.60
A/900.19
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot93% 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 Kevin van Veen.
Ask AI about Kevin van Veen →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Kevin van Veen?▼
The top alternatives to Kevin van Veen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Paul Gladon, Mike van Duinen, Kaj Sierhuis, Anthony van den Hurk, Ricky van Wolfswinkel. 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 Kevin van Veen in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Kevin van Veen in 2026 include Paul Gladon (€2.0M), Mike van Duinen (€750K), Kaj Sierhuis (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Kevin van Veen play and who plays similarly?▼
Kevin van Veen plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Paul Gladon (Netherlands, €2.0M); Mike van Duinen (Netherlands, €750K); Kaj Sierhuis (Netherlands, €4.0M); Anthony van den Hurk (Curaçao, 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.