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AZ· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Mexx Meerdink

Centre ForwardNetherlands22y€10.0MFull profile →

Target ManProlificSmall Sample

0.51G/90

0.10A/90

Based on 882 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 Mexx Meerdink

Ricardo Pepi84% match
PSV · Eredivisie · €25.0M
Myron Boadu84% match
PSV · Eredivisie · €5.0M
Ayase Ueda83% match
Feyenoord · Eredivisie · €15.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManProlificSmall Sample

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a constant goal threat (3.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.51 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Mexx Meerdink:

Ricardo Pepi(84% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.9 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (1.02 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Myron Boadu(84% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.78 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Ayase Ueda(83% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.89 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90), draws fouls effectively (2.1/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

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PSV · Eredivisie

PoacherProlificOut of form ↓

vs Meerdink: €15M more expensive · +0.51 G/90

84% match

€25.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Mexx Meerdink?▼

The top alternatives to Mexx Meerdink based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ricardo Pepi, Myron Boadu, Ayase Ueda, Szymon Wlodarczyk, Ricky van Wolfswinkel. 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 Mexx Meerdink in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Mexx Meerdink in 2026 include Ricardo Pepi (€25.0M), Myron Boadu (€5.0M), Ayase Ueda (€15.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Mexx Meerdink play and who plays similarly?▼

Mexx Meerdink plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ricardo Pepi (, €25.0M); Myron Boadu (Netherlands, €5.0M); Ayase Ueda (Japan, €15.0M); Szymon Wlodarczyk (Poland, €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.

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