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Telstar· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Soufiane Hetli

Centre ForwardNetherlands25yN/AFull profile →

0.17G/90

0.06A/90

Based on 1,619 min · 2025/2026 · 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 Soufiane Hetli

Joshua Zimmerman96% match
Livingston · Eredivisie
L. Machine97% match
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
Fatih Kaya95% match
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Playing Style Analysis

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.0 shots/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.1/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.7 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Soufiane Hetli:

Joshua Zimmerman(96% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90).
L. Machine(97% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90).
Fatih Kaya(95% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90) and a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Joshua Zimmerman

Livingston · Eredivisie

vs Hetli: -0.17 G/90

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Who are the best alternatives to Soufiane Hetli?▼

The top alternatives to Soufiane Hetli based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Joshua Zimmerman, L. Machine, Fatih Kaya, Daniel Lajud, Juho Talvitie. 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 Soufiane Hetli in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Soufiane Hetli in 2026 include Joshua Zimmerman (N/A), L. Machine (N/A), Fatih Kaya (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Soufiane Hetli play and who plays similarly?▼

Soufiane Hetli plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Joshua Zimmerman (Netherlands, N/A); L. Machine (France, N/A); Fatih Kaya (Germany, N/A); Daniel Lajud (Lebanon, 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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