AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Rick van der Meer
Players most similar to Rick van der Meer (Midfielder, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Rick van der Meer
- 1.Rick Dekker84% DNA match·DVS '33
- 2.Gerry Vlak85% DNA match·Koninklijke HFC
- 3.Ulrich Taffertshofer84% DNA match·Atlético Baleares
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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“Rick van der Meer is a Midfielder....”
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Small Sample
Rick van der Meer is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (60% duel success). (Limited sample: 323 mins) The three most similar players to Rick van der Meer by playing style are:
- Rick Dekker(84% match) — 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).
- Gerry Vlak(85% match) — Gerry Vlak is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option. (Limited sample: 378 mins)
- Ulrich Taffertshofer(84% match) — Ulrich Taffertshofer is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (88% duel success). (Limited sample: 270 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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Rick Dekker
DVS '33 · Eredivisie
Netherlands31y
KP/900.96
G/900.09
Box-to-BoxDefensive
vs Meer: 3y older
84% match
N/A
#2
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Gerry Vlak
Koninklijke HFC · Eredivisie
Netherlands30y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
Small Sample
vs Meer: 2y older
85% match
N/A
#3
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Ulrich Taffertshofer
Atlético Baleares · La Liga
Germany34yContract 2026
KP/900.00
G/900.00
vs Meer: 6y older
84% match
N/A
#4
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Remi van Ekeris
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
KP/900.95
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
83% match
N/A
#5
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Jeremiah Mensah
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga
Germany18y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
Small Sample
82% match
N/A
#6
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Kiano Dyer
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
England19y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
Small Sample
82% match
N/A
#7
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Alamara Djabi
FC Midtjylland · Superliga
Guinea-Bissau19y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
Small Sample
82% match
N/A
#8
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Oliver Højer
FC København · Superliga
Denmark19yContract 2029
KP/900.94
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
N/A
#9
J
Joseph Nduquidi
Metz · Ligue 1
France21y
KP/900.15
G/900.00
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip81% match
N/A
#10
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Doni Arifi
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Finland24y
KP/901.12
G/900.00
Small Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip81% match
N/A
#11
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Salvador Blopa
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Portugal18y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
Small Sample
81% match
N/A
#12
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Noah Fenyö
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Hungary20yContract 2029
KP/900.26
G/900.52
Small Sample
81% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Rick van der Meer?▼
The top alternatives to Rick van der Meer based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Rick Dekker, Gerry Vlak, Ulrich Taffertshofer, Remi van Ekeris, Jeremiah Mensah. 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 van der Meer in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Rick van der Meer in 2026 include Rick Dekker (N/A), Gerry Vlak (N/A), Ulrich Taffertshofer (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 van der Meer play and who plays similarly?▼
Rick van der Meer plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Rick Dekker (Netherlands, N/A); Gerry Vlak (Netherlands, N/A); Ulrich Taffertshofer (Germany, N/A); Remi van Ekeris (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.