AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Radja Nainggolan
Players most similar to Radja Nainggolan (Midfielder, €38.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Radja Nainggolan
- 1.Flavio Paoletti84% DNA match·Mantova
- 2.Mathijs Tielemans84% DNA match·Excelsior
- 3.Benjamin Zjajo83% DNA match·Middelfart
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Chances MissedTop 0%
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“Radja Nainggolan is a Creator....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
CreatorCreativeSmall Sample
Radja Nainggolan is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.3 key passes/90), delivers dangerous crosses (2.6 accurate crosses/90) and top 10% creator in the league. The three most similar players to Radja Nainggolan by playing style are:
- Flavio Paoletti(84% match) — Flavio Paoletti is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90) and top 20% creator in the league.
- Mathijs Tielemans(84% match) — Mathijs Tielemans is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and top 10% creator in the league.
- Benjamin Zjajo(83% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and top 10% creator in the league.
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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Flavio Paoletti
Mantova · Super Lig
Italy23y
KP/901.12
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Nainggolan: 15y younger
84% match
N/A
#2
M
Mathijs Tielemans
Excelsior · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2028
KP/901.90
G/900.06
CreatorCreative
vs Nainggolan: 14y younger
84% match
N/A
#3
B
Benjamin Zjajo
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark25y
KP/900.85
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Nainggolan: 13y younger
83% match
N/A
#4
B
Boris van Schuppen
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2026
KP/901.21
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
N/A
#5
R
Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa
AVS · Liga Portugal
Portugal30yContract 2027
KP/901.95
G/900.14
CreatorCreative
83% match
N/A
#6
R
Richard Neudecker
Saarbrücken · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2026
KP/901.97
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
82% match
N/A
#7
S
Simone Verdi
Südtirol · Serie A
Italy33yContract 2026
KP/901.67
G/900.44
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€22.0M
#8
I
Iván Corralejo
Real Betis · La Liga
Spain19y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
82% match
N/A
#9
J
James Maddison
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
England29yContract 2028
KP/902.12
G/900.38
CreatorCreative
81% match
€30.0M
#10
M
Mats Seuntjens
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Netherlands34y
KP/902.56
G/900.27
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot81% match
N/A
#11
J
Jeff Hardeveld
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands31yContract 2027
KP/901.93
G/900.19
Box-to-BoxCreative
Last 5: → Stable81% match
N/A
#12
G
Görkem Sağlam
Kayserispor · Super Lig
Germany28y
KP/901.45
G/900.24
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot81% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Radja Nainggolan?▼
The top alternatives to Radja Nainggolan based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Flavio Paoletti, Mathijs Tielemans, Benjamin Zjajo, Boris van Schuppen, Rafael Avelino Pereira Pinto Barbosa. 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 Radja Nainggolan in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Radja Nainggolan in 2026 include Flavio Paoletti (N/A), Mathijs Tielemans (N/A), Benjamin Zjajo (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Radja Nainggolan play and who plays similarly?▼
Radja Nainggolan plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Flavio Paoletti (Italy, N/A); Mathijs Tielemans (Netherlands, N/A); Benjamin Zjajo (Denmark, N/A); Boris van Schuppen (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.