What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Simon Graves?

Graves sweeps up more than Geertruida — nearly 3x the output. 19 tackles won in 32 games. €1M. You decide. Compared with Lutsharel Geertruida (€1.4M vs anchor). Standout: Aerials Won (Top 14% among Eredivisie peers). Concern: Key Passes (Bottom 20%).

How does Simon Graves compare to Lutsharel Geertruida?

Simon Graves clearances vs Lutsharel Geertruida (241 clearances in 32 games), but tackles won (19 tackles won in 32 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Simon Graves's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Aerials Won (Top 14% among Eredivisie peers). Weakness: Key Passes (Bottom 20%). Percentiles vs Eredivisie Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Simon Graves?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Lutsharel Geertruida. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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PEC Zwolle· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · FULL

AI Verdict: Simon Graves

Centre BackDenmark27y€1.4MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

0.91Tkl/90

0.23KP/90

Based on 2,681 min · 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · FULL

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Graves sweeps up more than Geertruida — nearly 3x the output.

vs Lutsharel Geertruida · Eredivisie · Same playing style · €1.4M

Graves wins on

Clearances

8.09/90 · 241 clearances in 32 games

Graves loses on

Tackles Won

0.65/90 · Bottom 20% · 19 tackles won in 32 games

Based on 2,681 min (32 apps) vs anchor 1,685 min · 153 peers in Eredivisie DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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8.09/90

Graves

Clearances

RT edge

2.51/90

Geertruida

0.65/90

Bottom 20%

Graves

Tackles Won

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1.15/90

56th pct

Geertruida

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vs Eredivisie Defenders

Aerials Won

4.47/90Top 14%

Key Passes

0.23/90Bottom 20%

Dribbled Past

0.33/90Top 22%

Tackles Won

0.65/90Bottom 20%

Percentile rank among Eredivisie defenders (n=214) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (8.1 clearances/90), central to possession (72 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.7/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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