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SC Cambuur· 2018/2019 · Eredivisie · FULL

Best Alternatives to Mark Diemers

MidfielderNetherlands32y€1.3MFull profile →

CreatorCreative

1.91KP/90

0.30G/90

0.20A/90

Based on 2,935 min · 2018/2019 · Eredivisie · 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 Mark Diemers

Jeff Hardeveld86% match
Telstar · Eredivisie
Daniël van Kaam86% match
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Mats Seuntjens85% match
FC Groningen · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreative

Mark Diemers is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.7 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success) and top 10% creator in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Mark Diemers:

Jeff Hardeveld(86% match) — Jeff Hardeveld is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
Daniël van Kaam(86% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (68% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.36 big chances/90) and heavily involved in play (55 touches/90).
Mats Seuntjens(85% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.21 big chances/90), active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.

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Jeff Hardeveld

Telstar · Eredivisie

Netherlands31yContract 2027

KP/901.90

G/900.18

Box-to-BoxCreativeSteady form

86% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Mark Diemers?▼

The top alternatives to Mark Diemers based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jeff Hardeveld, Daniël van Kaam, Mats Seuntjens, Jakob Breum, Mathijs Tielemans. 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 Mark Diemers in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Mark Diemers in 2026 include Jeff Hardeveld (N/A), Daniël van Kaam (N/A), Mats Seuntjens (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Mark Diemers play and who plays similarly?▼

Mark Diemers plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jeff Hardeveld (Netherlands, N/A); Daniël van Kaam (Netherlands, N/A); Mats Seuntjens (Netherlands, N/A); Jakob Breum (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.

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