AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Simon Janssen
Players most similar to Simon Janssen (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Simon Janssen
- 1.Eus Waayers99% DNA match·Go Ahead Eagles
- 2.Raoul Petretta99% DNA match·Darmstadt 98
- 3.Luis Görlich98% DNA match·Ulm
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Active Full-BackSmall Sample
A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 506 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Simon Janssen by playing style are:
- Eus Waayers(99% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90). Note: this profile is based on 483 minutes of playing time this season.
- Raoul Petretta(99% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90). Note: this profile is based on 454 minutes of playing time this season.
- Luis Görlich(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.9/90). Note: this profile is based on 507 minutes of playing time this season.
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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Eus Waayers
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/901.25
KP/901.25
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Janssen: 5y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
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Raoul Petretta
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Italy29y
Tkl/901.59
KP/901.19
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Janssen: 4y older
99% match
N/A
#3
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Luis Görlich
Ulm · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2027
Tkl/901.73
KP/901.08
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#4
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Valgeir Lunddal
Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga
Iceland24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.79
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#5
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Matheus Pereira
Toronto · Liga Portugal
Brazil25yContract 2028
Tkl/902.25
KP/901.00
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#6
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Djevencio van der Kust
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Suriname25y
Tkl/902.60
KP/900.41
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#7
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Alan Nuñez
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Paraguay21y
Tkl/901.88
KP/901.14
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#8
A
Anton Donkor
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.55
KP/901.03
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#9
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José Gomes
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Portugal29y
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.97
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#10
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Travis Patterson
Aston Villa · Premier League
England20y
Tkl/900.51
KP/900.51
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#11
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Jannes Wieckhoff
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Germany25y
Tkl/902.76
KP/901.17
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#12
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Guilherme Romão
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Brazil28y
Tkl/900.75
KP/901.16
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Simon Janssen?▼
The top alternatives to Simon Janssen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Eus Waayers, Raoul Petretta, Luis Görlich, Valgeir Lunddal, Matheus Pereira. 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 Simon Janssen in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Simon Janssen in 2026 include Eus Waayers (N/A), Raoul Petretta (N/A), Luis Görlich (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Simon Janssen play and who plays similarly?▼
Simon Janssen plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Eus Waayers (Netherlands, N/A); Raoul Petretta (Italy, N/A); Luis Görlich (Germany, N/A); Valgeir Lunddal (Iceland, 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.