AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Mario Engels
Players most similar to Mario Engels (Attacker, €100K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
J
Jan Faberski
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Poland19y
G/900.00
A/900.38
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#2
M
Mohamed Hamdaoui
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands32y
G/900.22
A/900.43
Complete Forward
98% match
N/A
#3
M
Mert Erkan
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
G/900.29
A/900.29
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#4
A
Alassane Pléa
PSV · Eredivisie
France33yContract 2028
G/900.52
A/900.23
Complete ForwardProlific
97% match
€3.0M
#5
P
Patrick Brouwer
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands25yContract 2028
G/900.36
A/900.20
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#6
G
Giovanni Korte
Katwijk · Eredivisie
Netherlands32y
G/900.26
A/900.11
Complete Forward
97% match
N/A
#7
B
Bjorn van Zijl
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands21yContract 2027
G/900.81
A/900.27
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#8
N
Nils Eggens
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
20yContract 2026
G/900.84
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#9
T
Thomas Buitink
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Netherlands25yContract 2027
G/900.19
A/900.57
Small Sample
97% match
N/A
#10
M
Michael Breij
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
G/900.36
A/900.11
Complete Forward
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#11
N
Nassim Ait Mouhou
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
France21yContract 2027
G/900.17
A/900.00
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
#12
C
Cain Seedorf
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Netherlands26y
G/900.15
A/900.23
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Mario Engels?▼
The top alternatives to Mario Engels based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jan Faberski, Mohamed Hamdaoui, Mert Erkan, Alassane Pléa, Patrick Brouwer. 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 Mario Engels in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Mario Engels in 2026 include Jan Faberski (N/A), Mohamed Hamdaoui (N/A), Mert Erkan (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Mario Engels play and who plays similarly?▼
Mario Engels plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jan Faberski (Poland, N/A); Mohamed Hamdaoui (Netherlands, N/A); Mert Erkan (Netherlands, N/A); Alassane Pléa (France, €3.0M).
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.