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Katwijk· 2019/2020 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

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Based on 323 min · 2019/2020 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

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 Rick van der Meer

Gerry Vlak85% match
Koninklijke HFC · Eredivisie
Rick Dekker84% match
DVS '33 · Eredivisie
Remi van Ekeris83% match
Telstar · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

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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 closest DNA matches to Rick van der Meer:

Gerry Vlak(85% match) — Gerry Vlak is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option. (Limited sample: 378 mins)
Rick Dekker(84% match) — Rick Dekker is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
Remi van Ekeris(83% match) — Remi van Ekeris is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.

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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: Gerry Vlak, Rick Dekker, Remi van Ekeris, Kiano Dyer, Davy van den Berg. 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 Gerry Vlak (N/A), Rick Dekker (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 van der Meer play and who plays similarly?▼

Rick van der Meer plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gerry Vlak (Netherlands, N/A); Rick Dekker (Netherlands, N/A); Remi van Ekeris (Netherlands, N/A); Kiano Dyer (England, 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.

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