AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Max de Waal
Players most similar to Max de Waal (Midfielder, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
A Midfielder in KNVB Beker. The three most similar players to Max de Waal by playing style are:
- Cas Dijkstra(100% match) — A Midfielder in KNVB Beker.
- Nick Runderkamp(94% match) — A Midfielder in KNVB Beker. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90).
- Fatih Kamaci(93% match) — A Midfielder in KNVB Beker. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.43 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90).
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
C
Cas Dijkstra
Koninklijke HFC · Eredivisie
Netherlands24y
KP/900.71
G/900.19
100% match
N/A
#2
N
Nick Runderkamp
RKAV Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
KP/900.00
G/900.15
94% match
N/A
#3
F
Fatih Kamaci
Dongen · Eredivisie
Netherlands36y
KP/900.00
G/900.43
93% match
N/A
#4
A
Alexandre Vincent
Les Herbiers · Ligue 1
France31y
KP/900.00
G/900.12
91% match
N/A
#5
A
Anwar Bensabouh
Quick Boys · Eredivisie
Netherlands27y
KP/900.76
G/900.05
Box-to-Box
91% match
N/A
#6
M
Mitchel Van Rosmalen
Blauw Geel '38 · Eredivisie
Netherlands24y
KP/900.72
G/900.00
Small Sample
91% match
N/A
#7
K
Kyle De Silva
Sevenoaks Town · Eredivisie
England32y
KP/900.00
G/900.17
90% match
N/A
#8
J
Jamie Jacobs
Almere City · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
KP/901.06
G/900.24
Balanced Midfielder
89% match
N/A
#9
J
Jesse Schuurman
IJsselmeervogels · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
KP/900.30
G/900.00
Balanced Midfielder
90% match
N/A
#10
S
S. van Doorm
HHC · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
KP/900.90
G/900.06
Box-to-Box
89% match
N/A
#11
G
Grad Damen
Kozakken Boys · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
KP/901.36
G/900.15
Creator
88% match
N/A
#12
T
Tom van der Werff
ACV · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
KP/900.59
G/900.00
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
88% match
N/A
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Max de Waal.
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Who are the best alternatives to Max de Waal?▼
The top alternatives to Max de Waal based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Cas Dijkstra, Nick Runderkamp, Fatih Kamaci, Alexandre Vincent, Anwar Bensabouh. 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 Max de Waal in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Max de Waal in 2026 include Cas Dijkstra (N/A), Nick Runderkamp (N/A), Fatih Kamaci (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Max de Waal play and who plays similarly?▼
Max de Waal plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Cas Dijkstra (Netherlands, N/A); Nick Runderkamp (Netherlands, N/A); Fatih Kamaci (Netherlands, N/A); Alexandre Vincent (France, 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.