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Excelsior· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Stijn van Gassel

GoalkeeperNetherlands29yN/AFull profile →

Commanding Keeper

0.00G/90

0.03A/90

Based on 2,820 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 Stijn van Gassel

Bernt Klaverboer98% match
SC Heerenveen · Eredivisie
Kayne van Oevelen98% match
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Jort Borgmans97% match
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie

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Commanding Keeper

A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), penetrates with forward passing (11.6 final-third passes/90), reliable in goal (3.7 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90). The three closest DNA matches to Stijn van Gassel:

Bernt Klaverboer(98% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), exceptionally busy shot-stopper (4.1 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90).
Kayne van Oevelen(98% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), penetrates with forward passing (13.2 final-third passes/90), exceptionally busy shot-stopper (4.7 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.7 punches/90).
Jort Borgmans(97% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (92% success), reliable in goal (3.6 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.9 punches/90).

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Bernt Klaverboer

SC Heerenveen · Eredivisie

Netherlands20y

Tkl/900.00

Commanding Keeper

vs Gassel: 9y younger

98% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Stijn van Gassel?▼

The top alternatives to Stijn van Gassel based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Bernt Klaverboer, Kayne van Oevelen, Jort Borgmans, Daniel Bielica, Trevor Doornbusch. 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 Stijn van Gassel in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Stijn van Gassel in 2026 include Bernt Klaverboer (N/A), Kayne van Oevelen (N/A), Jort Borgmans (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Stijn van Gassel play and who plays similarly?▼

Stijn van Gassel plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Bernt Klaverboer (Netherlands, N/A); Kayne van Oevelen (Netherlands, N/A); Jort Borgmans (Netherlands, N/A); Daniel Bielica (Poland, 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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