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FC Den Bosch· 2024/2025 · KNVB Beker · FULL

Best Alternatives to Mees Bakker

GoalkeeperNetherlands25y€4.0MFull profile →

Sweeper-Keeper

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,232 min · 2024/2025 · KNVB Beker · FULL

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 Mees Bakker

Mark Flekken85% match
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga · €6.0M
Mio Backhaus85% match
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga · €10.0M
Jonathan Fischer85% match
Metz · Ligue 1 · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Sweeper-Keeper

A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.6 saves/90). The three closest DNA matches to Mees Bakker:

Mark Flekken(85% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.3 saves/90).
Mio Backhaus(85% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (96% success), reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.8 punches/90).
Jonathan Fischer(85% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, dominant in aerial duels (86% success), reliable in goal (3.6 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.7 punches/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Mark Flekken

Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga

Netherlands33yContract 2028

vs Bakker: 8y older

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Who are the best alternatives to Mees Bakker?▼

The top alternatives to Mees Bakker based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mark Flekken, Mio Backhaus, Jonathan Fischer, Justin Bijlow, Odysseas Vlachodimos. 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 Mees Bakker in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Mees Bakker in 2026 include Mark Flekken (€6.0M), Mio Backhaus (€10.0M), Jonathan Fischer (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Mees Bakker play and who plays similarly?▼

Mees Bakker plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mark Flekken (Netherlands, €6.0M); Mio Backhaus (Germany, €10.0M); Jonathan Fischer (Denmark, €3.0M); Justin Bijlow (Netherlands, €4.0M).

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.

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