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Roda JC Kerkrade· 2021/2022 · Eredivisie · FULL

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Attacking MidfieldNetherlands33yN/AFull profile →

Creator

1.27KP/90

0.20G/90

0.20A/90

Based on 1,371 min · 2021/2022 · 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 Mitchel Paulissen

Mats Seuntjens86% match
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Rayane Bounida82% match
Ajax · Eredivisie · €5.0M
Mart Remans82% match
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Playing Style Analysis

Creator

Mitchel Paulissen is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Mitchel Paulissen:

Mats Seuntjens(86% 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.
Rayane Bounida(82% match) — Rayane Bounida is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes.
Mart Remans(82% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90).

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Mats Seuntjens

FC Groningen · Eredivisie

Netherlands34y

KP/904.17

G/900.46

CreatorCreativeSteady form

86% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Mitchel Paulissen?▼

The top alternatives to Mitchel Paulissen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mats Seuntjens, Rayane Bounida, Mart Remans, Jeff Hardeveld, Félix Lemaréchal. 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.

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Players with a similar profile to Mitchel Paulissen in 2026 include Mats Seuntjens (N/A), Rayane Bounida (€5.0M), Mart Remans (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Mitchel Paulissen play and who plays similarly?▼

Mitchel Paulissen plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mats Seuntjens (Netherlands, N/A); Rayane Bounida (Belgium, €5.0M); Mart Remans (Netherlands, N/A); Jeff Hardeveld (Netherlands, N/A).

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