AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Nikolai Hopland
Players most similar to Nikolai Hopland (Defender, €500K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Max Bruns
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/901.28
KP/900.35
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
99% match
N/A
#2
T
Tijn Joosten
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands19y
Tkl/900.70
KP/900.52
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#3
A
Alexandre Penetra
AZ · Eredivisie
Portugal24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.43
KP/900.28
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
€9.0M
#4
J
Joris Kramer
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands29yContract 2028
Tkl/900.83
KP/900.57
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#5
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Luuk Verheij
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands20yContract 2027
Tkl/900.49
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#6
J
Julius Dirksen
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2027
Tkl/900.72
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#7
T
Tsuyoshi Watanabe
Feyenoord · Eredivisie
Japan29yContract 2029
Tkl/901.15
KP/900.30
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
€10.0M
#8
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Maas Willemsen
SC Heerenveen · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/901.15
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#9
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Maxim Mariani
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
Tkl/901.02
KP/900.13
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#10
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Wouter Goes
AZ · Eredivisie
Netherlands21yContract 2028
Tkl/901.21
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
€12.0M
#11
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Mylo van der Lans
Ajax · Eredivisie
Netherlands18y
Tkl/901.13
KP/900.42
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#12
F
Fabian Merién
PSV · Eredivisie
Netherlands17y
Tkl/901.49
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Nikolai Hopland?▼
The top alternatives to Nikolai Hopland based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Max Bruns, Tijn Joosten, Alexandre Penetra, Joris Kramer, Luuk Verheij. 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 Nikolai Hopland in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Nikolai Hopland in 2026 include Max Bruns (N/A), Tijn Joosten (N/A), Alexandre Penetra (€9.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Nikolai Hopland play and who plays similarly?▼
Nikolai Hopland plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Max Bruns (Netherlands, N/A); Tijn Joosten (Netherlands, N/A); Alexandre Penetra (Portugal, €9.0M); Joris Kramer (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.