AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Mathijs Tielemans
Players most similar to Mathijs Tielemans (Midfielder, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Mathijs Tielemans
- 1.James Maddison 88% DNA match·Tottenham Hotspur€30.0M
- 2.Mats Seuntjens86% DNA match·FC Groningen
- 3.Raphael Obermair85% DNA match·Paderborn
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Key PassesTop 16%
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“Mathijs Tielemans is a Creator....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
CreatorCreative
Mathijs Tielemans is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and top 10% creator in the league. The three most similar players to Mathijs Tielemans by playing style are:
- James Maddison (88% match) — James Maddison is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.45 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.35 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), penetrates with forward passing (8.6 final-third passes/90), central to possession (78 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (3.2/90) and top 10% creator in the league.
- 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. Note: this profile is based on 669 minutes of playing time this season.
- Raphael Obermair(85% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.29 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.59 big chances/90), heavily involved in play (67 touches/90), active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
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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James Maddison
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
England29yContract 2028
KP/902.12
G/900.38
CreatorCreative
vs Tielemans: 5y older
88% match
€30.0M
#2
M
Mats Seuntjens
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Netherlands34y
KP/902.56
G/900.27
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Tielemans: 10y older
86% match
N/A
#3
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Raphael Obermair
Paderborn · Bundesliga
Germany30y
KP/902.36
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Tielemans: 6y older
85% match
N/A
#4
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Dani Lorenzo
Málaga · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2028
KP/901.15
G/900.27
Creator
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
#5
L
Luca Marseiler
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Germany29y
KP/902.33
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
#6
D
Douglas Luiz
Aston Villa · Premier League
Brazil28yContract 2026
KP/902.37
G/900.17
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
€25.0M
#7
M
Mika Baur
Paderborn · Bundesliga
Germany21y
KP/901.49
G/900.37
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
N/A
#8
S
Sven Simons
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands22yContract 2026
KP/901.67
G/900.16
Creator
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
N/A
#9
N
Nicolas Janvier
Alanyaspor · Super Lig
France27yContract 2026
KP/901.41
G/900.06
Creator
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
N/A
#10
A
Alan de Souza Guimarães
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Brazil26yContract 2026
KP/901.43
G/900.17
Creator
Last 5: → Stable84% match
N/A
#11
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Lander Astiazaran
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Spain20y
KP/901.29
G/900.20
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
N/A
#12
N
Nikolaj Juul-Sandberg
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark20y
KP/901.65
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Mathijs Tielemans?▼
The top alternatives to Mathijs Tielemans based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: James Maddison , Mats Seuntjens, Raphael Obermair, Dani Lorenzo, Luca Marseiler. 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 Mathijs Tielemans in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Mathijs Tielemans in 2026 include James Maddison (€30.0M), Mats Seuntjens (N/A), Raphael Obermair (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Mathijs Tielemans play and who plays similarly?▼
Mathijs Tielemans plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include James Maddison (England, €30.0M); Mats Seuntjens (Netherlands, N/A); Raphael Obermair (Germany, N/A); Dani Lorenzo (Spain, 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.