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Best Alternatives to Steven Berghuis

Players most similar to Steven Berghuis (Attacker, €2.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Steven Berghuis

  1. 1.Virgil Misidjan85% DNA match·NEC Nijmegen€3.0M
  2. 2.Isak Jensen85% DNA match·AZ€3.5M
  3. 3.Anis Hadj Moussa84% DNA match·Feyenoord€20.0M

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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A Inside Forward....

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside Forward

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.8 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.3 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.9 final-third passes/90) and central to possession (75 touches/90). The three most similar players to Steven Berghuis by playing style are:

  • Virgil Misidjan(85% match)A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.84 big chances/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.2/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90).
  • Isak Jensen(85% match)A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.6/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.8 dispossessed/90).
  • Anis Hadj Moussa(84% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.33 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.7/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.58 big chances/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Virgil Misidjan delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 20% premium over Steven Berghuis, with 0.17 goals per 90 at age 32. That's 50% of Steven Berghuis's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Steven Berghuis
AttackerNetherlands€2.5M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Virgil Misidjan
NEC Nijmegen · Eredivisie
Netherlands32y
G/900.17
A/900.34
Small Sample
vs Berghuis: 2y younger · -0.17 G/90
85% match
€3.0M
#2
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Isak Jensen
AZ · Eredivisie
Denmark22yContract 2030
G/900.09
A/900.18
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Berghuis: 12y younger · -0.25 G/90
85% match
€3.5M
#3
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Anis Hadj Moussa
Feyenoord · Eredivisie
Algeria24yContract 2030
G/900.33
A/900.22
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Berghuis: €18M more expensive · 10y younger
84% match
€20.0M
#4
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Oliver Edvardsen
Ajax · Eredivisie
Norway27yContract 2028
G/900.00
A/900.14
Small Sample
84% match
€4.0M
#5
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Dennis Man
PSV · Eredivisie
Romania27yContract 2029
G/900.38
A/900.38
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€13.0M
#6
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Sondre Ørjasæter
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Norway22y
G/900.09
A/900.22
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€5.0M
#7
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Couhaib Driouech
PSV · Eredivisie
Morocco24yContract 2029
G/900.39
A/900.58
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€6.0M
#8
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David Neres 
Napoli · Serie A
Brazil29yContract 2028
G/900.39
A/900.00
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
83% match
€28.0M
#9
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Mika Godts
Ajax · Eredivisie
Belgium20yContract 2029
G/900.59
A/900.41
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€25.0M
#10
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Dimitrios Limnios
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Greece27yContract 2026
G/900.08
A/900.25
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€3.3M
#11
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Kaj Sierhuis
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Netherlands28yContract 2026
G/900.56
A/900.05
Target ManProlific
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€4.0M
#12
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Alassane Pléa
PSV · Eredivisie
France33yContract 2028
G/900.52
A/900.23
Complete ForwardProlific
82% match
€3.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Steven Berghuis?
The top alternatives to Steven Berghuis based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Virgil Misidjan, Isak Jensen, Anis Hadj Moussa, Oliver Edvardsen, Dennis Man. 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 Steven Berghuis in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Steven Berghuis in 2026 include Virgil Misidjan (€3.0M), Isak Jensen (€3.5M), Anis Hadj Moussa (€20.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Steven Berghuis play and who plays similarly?
Steven Berghuis plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Virgil Misidjan (Netherlands, €3.0M); Isak Jensen (Denmark, €3.5M); Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria, €20.0M); Oliver Edvardsen (Norway, €4.0M).
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.