AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Nils Butzen
Players most similar to Nils Butzen (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Nils Butzen
- 1.Tyrese Simons98% DNA match·FC Eindhoven
- 2.Patrick98% DNA match·Oratório
- 3.Marco Rente98% DNA match·FC Groningen
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Physical Stopper....”
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Physical Stopper
A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success). The three most similar players to Nils Butzen by playing style are:
- Tyrese Simons(98% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Patrick(98% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (60% duel success).
- Marco Rente(98% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.7 aerials won/90, 63%).
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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Tyrese Simons
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/902.16
KP/900.92
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Butzen: 10y younger
98% match
N/A
#2
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Patrick
Oratório · Liga Portugal
Brazil35y
Tkl/902.12
KP/901.11
Physical Stopper
vs Butzen: 2y older
98% match
N/A
#3
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Marco Rente
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Germany29y
Tkl/901.77
KP/901.36
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stablevs Butzen: 4y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
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S. Larsen
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark21yContract 2030
Tkl/902.55
KP/900.91
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#5
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Romario Rösch
VfL Bochum 1848 · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.62
KP/901.14
Physical Stopper
97% match
N/A
#6
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Lasse Flø
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.78
KP/900.89
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#7
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Marcus McCoy
Odense BK · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2028
Tkl/904.24
KP/900.50
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#8
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Jakob Jessen
Fredericia · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/904.13
KP/900.66
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#9
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Søren Eg Pedersen
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark23y
Tkl/902.95
KP/902.04
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#10
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Terrence Douglas
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2026
Tkl/902.30
KP/900.57
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#11
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Nacho Lopez
Langreo · La Liga
Spain38y
Tkl/904.00
KP/901.20
Physical StopperSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
#12
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Travassos
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Portugal22y
Tkl/902.40
KP/900.84
Physical Stopper
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Nils Butzen?▼
The top alternatives to Nils Butzen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Tyrese Simons, Patrick, Marco Rente, S. Larsen, Romario Rösch. 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 Nils Butzen in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Nils Butzen in 2026 include Tyrese Simons (N/A), Patrick (N/A), Marco Rente (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Nils Butzen play and who plays similarly?▼
Nils Butzen plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Tyrese Simons (Netherlands, N/A); Patrick (Brazil, N/A); Marco Rente (Germany, N/A); S. Larsen (Denmark, 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.