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PEC Zwolle· 2022/2023 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Samir Lagsir

Attacking MidfieldNetherlands23yN/AFull profile →

CreatorCreativeSmall Sample

2.04KP/90

0.24G/90

0.36A/90

Based on 749 min · 2022/2023 · 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 Samir Lagsir

Raul Paula98% match
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Boris van Schuppen98% match
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Joshua Schwirten97% match
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreativeSmall Sample

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.36 assists/90) and top 10% creator in the league. Note: this profile is based on 749 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Samir Lagsir:

Raul Paula(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.8/90) and top 20% creator in the league.
Boris van Schuppen(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90) and top 10% creator in the league.
Joshua Schwirten(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.43 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.43 assists/90) and top 20% creator in the league.

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Raul Paula

NAC Breda · Eredivisie

Germany22y

KP/901.90

G/900.25

CreatorCreativeOut of form ↓

98% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Samir Lagsir?▼

The top alternatives to Samir Lagsir based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Raul Paula, Boris van Schuppen, Joshua Schwirten, Robin van Cruijsen, Luka Tunjic. 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 Samir Lagsir in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Samir Lagsir in 2026 include Raul Paula (N/A), Boris van Schuppen (N/A), Joshua Schwirten (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Samir Lagsir play and who plays similarly?▼

Samir Lagsir plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Raul Paula (Germany, N/A); Boris van Schuppen (Netherlands, N/A); Joshua Schwirten (Germany, N/A); Robin van Cruijsen (Netherlands, N/A).

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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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