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TSG Hoffenheim· 2024/2025 · Eredivisie · FULL

Best Alternatives to Mats Rots

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1.54KP/90

Based on 1,318 min · 2024/2025 · 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 Mats Rots

Roland Baas83% match
DVS '33 · Eredivisie
Fabian Holland86% match
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Finn Stam80% match
Willem II · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

Mats Rots is a Defender. Solid defensive option. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90). The three closest DNA matches to Mats Rots:

Roland Baas(83% match) — Roland Baas is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels.
Fabian Holland(86% match) — Fabian Holland is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks.
Finn Stam(80% match) — Finn Stam is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels.

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DVS '33 · Eredivisie

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Who are the best alternatives to Mats Rots?▼

The top alternatives to Mats Rots based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Roland Baas, Fabian Holland, Finn Stam, Shurandy Sambo, Clint Essers. 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 Mats Rots in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Mats Rots in 2026 include Roland Baas (N/A), Fabian Holland (N/A), Finn Stam (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Mats Rots play and who plays similarly?▼

Mats Rots plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Roland Baas (Netherlands, N/A); Fabian Holland (Germany, N/A); Finn Stam (Netherlands, N/A); Shurandy Sambo (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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