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Al-Ahli Doha· 2025/2026 · Stars League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Michel Vlap

Attacking MidfieldNetherlands29y€2.0MFull profile →

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1.24KP/90

0.45G/90

0.25A/90

Based on 1,275 min · 2025/2026 · Stars League · 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 Michel Vlap

Kevin De Bruyne 77% match
Napoli · Serie A · €10.0M
Martin Kobylanski77% match
BW Lohne · Bundesliga
Lander Astiazaran77% match
Real Sociedad · La Liga

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Playing Style Analysis

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Vlap operates as a ghost in the final third, a The three closest DNA matches to Michel Vlap:

Kevin De Bruyne (77% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.9 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.54 big chances/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.2 final-third passes/90), central to possession (72 touches/90) and top 10% creator in the league.
Martin Kobylanski(77% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and top 10% creator in the league.
Lander Astiazaran(77% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Kevin De Bruyne

Napoli · Serie A

Belgium35yContract 2027

KP/902.85

G/900.39

CreatorCreativeSteady form

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77% match

€10.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Michel Vlap?▼

The top alternatives to Michel Vlap based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Kevin De Bruyne , Martin Kobylanski, Lander Astiazaran, Nikola Vlašić, Dani Lorenzo. 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 Michel Vlap in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Michel Vlap in 2026 include Kevin De Bruyne (€10.0M), Martin Kobylanski (N/A), Lander Astiazaran (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Michel Vlap play and who plays similarly?▼

Michel Vlap plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium, €10.0M); Martin Kobylanski (Poland, N/A); Lander Astiazaran (Spain, N/A); Nikola Vlašić (Croatia, €9.0M).

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.

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