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Telstar· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · FULL

Best Alternatives to Sem van Duijn

Centre ForwardNetherlands22yN/AFull profile →

Complete ForwardProlific

0.63G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,809 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 Sem van Duijn

Nils Eggens97% match
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Bjorn van Zijl97% match
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Jack Cooper-Love98% match
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardProlific

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.45 goals/90). The three closest DNA matches to Sem van Duijn:

Nils Eggens(97% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.59 goals/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Bjorn van Zijl(97% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.58 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Jack Cooper-Love(98% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.4 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.40 goals/90), draws fouls effectively (2.0/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.

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Nils Eggens

FC Groningen · Eredivisie

21yContract 2026

G/900.59

A/900.00

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97% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Sem van Duijn?▼

The top alternatives to Sem van Duijn based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nils Eggens, Bjorn van Zijl, Jack Cooper-Love, Charles-Jesaja Herrmann, Kikas. 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 Sem van Duijn in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Sem van Duijn in 2026 include Nils Eggens (N/A), Bjorn van Zijl (N/A), Jack Cooper-Love (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Sem van Duijn play and who plays similarly?▼

Sem van Duijn plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nils Eggens (, N/A); Bjorn van Zijl (Netherlands, N/A); Jack Cooper-Love (Sweden, N/A); Charles-Jesaja Herrmann (Germany, 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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