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Sparta Rotterdam· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · FULL

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Active Full-BackAerial

2.27Tkl/90

0.39KP/90

Based on 1,625 min · 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · FULL

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 Shurandy Sambo

Jesper Zwart98% match
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Mats Egbring97% match
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Siebe Horemans97% match
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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-BackAerial

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.5 clearances/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Shurandy Sambo:

Jesper Zwart(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Mats Egbring(97% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.8 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.3 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.0 successful tackles/90), uses long balls frequently (5.7/90), active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Siebe Horemans(97% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Who are the best alternatives to Shurandy Sambo?▼

The top alternatives to Shurandy Sambo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jesper Zwart, Mats Egbring, Siebe Horemans, Oliver Braude, Rafita Garrido. 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 Shurandy Sambo in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Shurandy Sambo in 2026 include Jesper Zwart (N/A), Mats Egbring (N/A), Siebe Horemans (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Shurandy Sambo play and who plays similarly?▼

Shurandy Sambo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jesper Zwart (Netherlands, N/A); Mats Egbring (Netherlands, N/A); Siebe Horemans (Belgium, N/A); Oliver Braude (Norway, 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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