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PSV· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · FULL

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Central MidfieldAustria20y€14.0MFull profile →

Box-to-BoxDefensiveSmall Sample

1.25KP/90

0.16G/90

0.16A/90

Based on 895 min · 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · 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 Paul Wanner

Joey Veerman86% match
PSV · Eredivisie · €27.0M
Kees Smit82% match
AZ · Eredivisie · €22.0M
Luciano Valente82% match
Feyenoord · Eredivisie · €18.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-BoxDefensiveSmall Sample

Wanner is the rare teenage midfielder who wins aerial duels at an elite level while simultaneously threading passes with top-10% accuracy—a combination that defies the usual either/or of physicality versus technique. At PSV's feeder system in the Eredivisie, his 87.5% pass accuracy and 66.7% aerial win rate aren't just tidy numbers; they place him ahead of the vast majority of midfielders in a technically demanding league. His tackles won rate sits in the top 20%, suggesting genuine ball-winning instinct rather than passive positioning. The three closest DNA matches to Paul Wanner:

Joey Veerman(86% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (3.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.53 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (74 passes/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.95 big chances/90), penetrates with forward passing (13.7 final-third passes/90), central to possession (95 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (8.2/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
Kees Smit(82% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (67 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Luciano Valente(82% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.3 final-third passes/90), heavily involved in play (68 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.3/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.

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Joey Veerman

PSV · Eredivisie

Netherlands27yContract 2028

KP/903.61

G/900.30

CreatorCreativeOut of form ↓

vs Wanner: €13M more expensive · 7y older

86% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Paul Wanner?▼

The top alternatives to Paul Wanner based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Joey Veerman, Kees Smit, Luciano Valente, Cesare Casadei, Assan Ouédraogo. 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 Paul Wanner in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Paul Wanner in 2026 include Joey Veerman (€27.0M), Kees Smit (€22.0M), Luciano Valente (€18.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Paul Wanner play and who plays similarly?▼

Paul Wanner plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Joey Veerman (Netherlands, €27.0M); Kees Smit (Netherlands, €22.0M); Luciano Valente (Italy, €18.0M); Cesare Casadei (Italy, €14.0M).

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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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