AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Micky van de Ven
Players most similar to Micky van de Ven (Defender, €65.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Micky van de Ven
- 1.Calvin Bassey87% DNA match·Fulham€28.0M
- 2.Sepp van den Berg86% DNA match·Brentford€28.0M
- 3.J. Timber86% DNA match·Arsenal€70.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
GoalsTop 11%
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CB
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success). The three most similar players to Micky van de Ven by playing style are:
- Calvin Bassey(87% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), central to possession (76 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.4/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Sepp van den Berg(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (66% duel success) and dominant in the air (4.6 aerials won/90, 68%).
- J. Timber(86% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Transfer Intelligence
Calvin Bassey delivers 87% of the same playing style, at 57% lower cost (€28.0M vs €65.0M), with 2.22 tackles won per 90 at age 26.
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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Calvin Bassey
Fulham · Premier League
Nigeria26yContract 2027
Tkl/902.22
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stablevs Ven: €37M cheaper
87% match
€28.0M
#2
S
Sepp van den Berg
Brentford · Premier League
Netherlands24yContract 2029
Tkl/900.64
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Ven: €37M cheaper
86% match
€28.0M
#3
J
J. Timber
Arsenal · Premier League
Netherlands24yContract 2028
Tkl/902.42
KP/900.99
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable86% match
€70.0M
#4
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Destiny Udogie
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Italy23yContract 2030
Tkl/901.98
KP/900.91
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable86% match
€35.0M
#5
J
Jan Paul van Hecke
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Netherlands25yContract 2027
Tkl/901.54
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€35.0M
#6
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Djed Spence
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
England25yContract 2028
Tkl/901.94
KP/900.46
85% match
€30.0M
#7
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Rav van den Berg
FC Köln · Bundesliga
Netherlands21yContract 2030
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
86% match
€8.0M
#8
M
Matthijs de Ligt
Manchester United · Premier League
Netherlands26yContract 2029
Tkl/901.46
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
85% match
€40.0M
#9
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Riccardo Calafiori
Arsenal · Premier League
Italy23yContract 2029
Tkl/901.81
KP/900.34
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€50.0M
#10
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Lisandro Martínez
Manchester United · Premier League
Argentina28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.37
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
84% match
€35.0M
#11
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Bremer
Juventus · Serie A
Brazil29yContract 2029
Tkl/901.03
KP/900.21
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€35.0M
#12
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Nordi Mukiele
Sunderland · Premier League
France28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.31
KP/900.72
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€15.0M
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Ask AI about Micky van de Ven →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Micky van de Ven?▼
The top alternatives to Micky van de Ven based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Calvin Bassey, Sepp van den Berg, J. Timber, Destiny Udogie , Jan Paul van Hecke. 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 Micky van de Ven in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Micky van de Ven in 2026 include Calvin Bassey (€28.0M), Sepp van den Berg (€28.0M), J. Timber (€70.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Micky van de Ven play and who plays similarly?▼
Micky van de Ven plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Calvin Bassey (Nigeria, €28.0M); Sepp van den Berg (Netherlands, €28.0M); J. Timber (Netherlands, €70.0M); Destiny Udogie (Italy, €35.0M).
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.