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TOP Oss· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Merijn van de Wiel

Centre BackNetherlands20yN/AFull profile →

Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample

0.20KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 454 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 Merijn van de Wiel

Travis Hernes98% match
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Mathias Kjølø97% match
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Jesse Schuurman96% match
IJsselmeervogels · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample

A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (8.9/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 454 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Merijn van de Wiel:

Travis Hernes(98% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (2.1 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (56 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Mathias Kjølø(97% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as heavily involved in play (62 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.0/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.
Jesse Schuurman(96% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (61% duel success).

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Travis Hernes

FC Groningen · Eredivisie

Norway20y

KP/900.80

G/900.00

Balanced MidfielderSmall SampleOut of form ↓

98% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Merijn van de Wiel?▼

The top alternatives to Merijn van de Wiel based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Travis Hernes, Mathias Kjølø, Jesse Schuurman, Tyrese Noslin, Philipp Müller. 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 Merijn van de Wiel in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Merijn van de Wiel in 2026 include Travis Hernes (N/A), Mathias Kjølø (N/A), Jesse Schuurman (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Merijn van de Wiel play and who plays similarly?▼

Merijn van de Wiel plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Travis Hernes (Norway, N/A); Mathias Kjølø (Norway, N/A); Jesse Schuurman (Netherlands, N/A); Tyrese Noslin (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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