AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Mees Hilgers
Players most similar to Mees Hilgers (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Mees Hilgers
- 1.Pascal Klemens98% DNA match·Hertha BSC
- 2.Robin Yalçın98% DNA match·Eyüpspor
- 3.Jinairo Johnson98% DNA match·Ajax
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CB
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and uses long balls frequently (6.3/90). The three most similar players to Mees Hilgers by playing style are:
- Pascal Klemens(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.
- Robin Yalçın(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success) and switches play with precision (7.4 long balls/90, 63% accuracy).
- Jinairo Johnson(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Pascal Klemens
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga
Germany21y
Tkl/902.35
KP/900.60
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: → Stablevs Hilgers: 3y younger
98% match
N/A
#2
R
Robin Yalçın
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Germany32y
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Hilgers: 8y older
98% match
N/A
#3
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Jinairo Johnson
Ajax · Eredivisie
Netherlands19y
Tkl/902.20
KP/900.46
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: → Stablevs Hilgers: 5y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
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W. Glindtvad
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark19y
Tkl/902.14
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#5
M
M. Soulas
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
France26yContract 2026
Tkl/901.64
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#6
D
Diego Murillo
Málaga · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2029
Tkl/901.65
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#7
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Rio Hillen
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/902.26
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#8
L
Leo Greiml
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Austria24y
Tkl/902.07
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#9
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Elison Makolli
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Sweden21y
Tkl/901.75
KP/900.12
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#10
M
Marvin Young
Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/902.22
KP/900.41
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#11
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Guus Joppen
De Treffers · Eredivisie
Netherlands36y
Tkl/901.43
KP/900.13
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
97% match
N/A
#12
M
Mathys Tourraine
Clermont · Ligue 1
France25y
Tkl/900.90
KP/901.35
Ball-Playing CB
97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Mees Hilgers?▼
The top alternatives to Mees Hilgers based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Pascal Klemens, Robin Yalçın, Jinairo Johnson, W. Glindtvad, M. Soulas. 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 Hilgers in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Mees Hilgers in 2026 include Pascal Klemens (N/A), Robin Yalçın (N/A), Jinairo Johnson (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Mees Hilgers play and who plays similarly?▼
Mees Hilgers plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Pascal Klemens (Germany, N/A); Robin Yalçın (Germany, N/A); Jinairo Johnson (Netherlands, N/A); W. Glindtvad (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.