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TOP Oss· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Mert Erkan

Right WingNetherlands21yN/AFull profile →

Complete Forward

0.53G/90

0.27A/90

Based on 1,055 min · 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

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 Mert Erkan

Sven Blummel96% match
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Marten Winkler99% match
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga
Patrick Brouwer99% match
Telstar · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete Forward

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.26 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.43 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Mert Erkan:

Sven Blummel(96% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90).
Marten Winkler(99% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.29 assists/90).
Patrick Brouwer(99% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Sven Blummel

FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie

Netherlands29yContract 2026

G/900.11

A/900.00

Complete ForwardOut of form ↓

vs Erkan: 8y older · -0.42 G/90

96% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Mert Erkan?▼

The top alternatives to Mert Erkan based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Sven Blummel, Marten Winkler, Patrick Brouwer, Mohamed Hamdaoui, Bruno Almeida. 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 Mert Erkan in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Mert Erkan in 2026 include Sven Blummel (N/A), Marten Winkler (N/A), Patrick Brouwer (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Mert Erkan play and who plays similarly?▼

Mert Erkan plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Sven Blummel (Netherlands, N/A); Marten Winkler (Germany, N/A); Patrick Brouwer (Netherlands, N/A); Mohamed Hamdaoui (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.

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