AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Rick Dekker
Players most similar to Rick Dekker (Midfielder, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Rick Dekker
- 1.Serkan Göksu86% DNA match·Ümraniyespor
- 2.Frederik Holst86% DNA match·Hvidovre
- 3.Remi van Ekeris86% DNA match·Telstar
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“Rick Dekker is a Box-to-Box....”
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Box-to-BoxDefensive
Rick Dekker is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.5 tackles/90) and reads the game exceptionally (2.4 interceptions/90). The three most similar players to Rick Dekker by playing style are:
- Serkan Göksu(86% match) — Serkan Göksu is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90) and reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90).
- Frederik Holst(86% match) — Frederik Holst is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90) and reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90).
- Remi van Ekeris(86% match) — Remi van Ekeris is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.72 big chances/90), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.1/90). (Limited sample: 377 mins)
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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Serkan Göksu
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Turkey32yContract 2025
KP/900.75
G/900.00
Box-to-Box
Last 5: ↓ Dip86% match
N/A
#2
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Frederik Holst
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark31y
KP/901.06
G/900.05
Box-to-Box
86% match
N/A
#3
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Remi van Ekeris
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
KP/900.95
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
vs Dekker: 8y younger
86% match
N/A
#4
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Balthazar Pierret
Red Star · Serie A
France25y
KP/900.52
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
N/A
#5
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Daan Huisman
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2026
KP/901.20
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxCreative
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
#6
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S. van Doorm
HHC · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
KP/900.90
G/900.06
Box-to-Box
85% match
N/A
#7
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Jimmy Suárez
AEK Larnaca · La Liga
Spain29yContract 2026
KP/900.39
G/900.00
Box-to-Box
85% match
N/A
#8
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Frederik Brandhof
Horsens · Superliga
Denmark29yContract 2028
KP/901.06
G/900.08
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
N/A
#9
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Jean-Paul Boëtius
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Netherlands32y
KP/901.12
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
€3.5M
#10
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Mikail Okyar
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
27y
KP/900.45
G/900.07
Box-to-Box
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
N/A
#11
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Lukas Lerager
FC København · Superliga
Denmark32y
KP/900.82
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxDefensive
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€3.5M
#12
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Kenan Fatkic
Hansa Rostock · Bundesliga
Slovenia28yContract 2027
KP/900.99
G/900.00
Box-to-Box
85% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Rick Dekker?▼
The top alternatives to Rick Dekker based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Serkan Göksu, Frederik Holst, Remi van Ekeris, Balthazar Pierret, Daan Huisman. 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 Rick Dekker in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Rick Dekker in 2026 include Serkan Göksu (N/A), Frederik Holst (N/A), Remi van Ekeris (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Rick Dekker play and who plays similarly?▼
Rick Dekker plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Serkan Göksu (Turkey, N/A); Frederik Holst (Denmark, N/A); Remi van Ekeris (Netherlands, N/A); Balthazar Pierret (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.