AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Syb van Ottele
Players most similar to Syb van Ottele (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Syb van Ottele
- 1.Marco Tol87% DNA match·Roda JC Kerkrade
- 2.Terence Kongolo86% DNA match·NAC Breda€4.4M
- 3.A. Andersson86% DNA match·Aalborg BK
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Chances MissedTop 0%
???Bottom 19%
“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBAerial
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), uses long balls frequently (12.5/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Syb van Ottele by playing style are:
- Marco Tol(87% match) — Marco Tol is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success).
- Terence Kongolo(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.1 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (74% duel success), strong in aerial duels (3.2 aerials won/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 878 minutes of playing time this season.
- A. Andersson(86% match) — Adam Andersson is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (58% duel success).
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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Marco Tol
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
Tkl/900.73
KP/900.33
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Ottele: 4y older
87% match
N/A
#2
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Terence Kongolo
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands32y
Tkl/902.47
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Ottele: 8y older
86% match
€4.4M
#3
A
A. Andersson
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Sweden29y
Tkl/902.13
KP/901.29
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Ottele: 5y older
86% match
N/A
#4
T
Thomas Beelen
Feyenoord · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.24
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
86% match
€7.0M
#5
D
Daan Steur
IJsselmeervogels · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/901.05
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
86% match
N/A
#6
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Mats Köhlert
Brøndby IF · Superliga
Germany28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.29
KP/901.79
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: → Stable86% match
N/A
#7
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Justin Bakker
Katwijk · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
Tkl/900.98
KP/900.98
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
86% match
N/A
#8
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Malte Kiilerich
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark30y
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
N/A
#9
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Tchamba
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Cameroon27y
Tkl/901.71
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
#10
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Ousmane Diao
FC Midtjylland · Superliga
Senegal21yContract 2029
Tkl/901.92
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
#11
C
Christopher Wooh
Rennes · Ligue 1
France24yContract 2029
Tkl/901.60
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€4.5M
#12
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Tyrell Malacia
Manchester United · Premier League
Netherlands26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.57
KP/900.61
Ball-Playing CB
84% match
€5.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Syb van Ottele?▼
The top alternatives to Syb van Ottele based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marco Tol, Terence Kongolo, A. Andersson, Thomas Beelen, Daan Steur. 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 Syb van Ottele in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Syb van Ottele in 2026 include Marco Tol (N/A), Terence Kongolo (€4.4M), A. Andersson (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Syb van Ottele play and who plays similarly?▼
Syb van Ottele plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marco Tol (Netherlands, N/A); Terence Kongolo (Netherlands, €4.4M); A. Andersson (Sweden, N/A); Thomas Beelen (Netherlands, €7.0M).
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.