AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Thomas Beelen
Players most similar to Thomas Beelen (Defender, €7.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Thomas Beelen
- 1.Terence Kongolo87% DNA match·NAC Breda€4.4M
- 2.Marco Tol87% DNA match·Roda JC Kerkrade
- 3.Mads Bech Sørensen87% DNA match·FC Midtjylland
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), heavily involved in possession (80 passes/90), central to possession (92 touches/90) and switches play with precision (5.3 long balls/90, 62% accuracy). The three most similar players to Thomas Beelen by playing style are:
- Terence Kongolo(87% 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.
- 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).
- Mads Bech Sørensen(87% match) — Mads Bech Sørensen is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (69% duel success), central to possession (72 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (7.9/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Terence Kongolo delivers 87% of the same playing style, at 37% lower cost (€4.4M vs €7.0M), with 2.47 tackles won per 90 at age 32.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
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Terence Kongolo
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands32y
Tkl/902.47
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Beelen: 8y older
87% match
€4.4M
#2
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Marco Tol
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
Tkl/900.73
KP/900.33
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Beelen: 4y older
87% match
N/A
#3
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Mads Bech Sørensen
FC Midtjylland · Superliga
Denmark27yContract 2027
Tkl/900.92
KP/900.37
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Beelen: 3y older
87% match
N/A
#4
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Koni De Winter
AC Milan · Serie A
Belgium23yContract 2030
Tkl/900.99
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot86% match
€20.0M
#5
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Syb van Ottele
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2027
Tkl/903.00
KP/900.78
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable86% match
N/A
#6
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Daan Steur
IJsselmeervogels · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/901.05
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
86% match
N/A
#7
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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
#8
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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
#9
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Emil Christensen
B 93 · Superliga
Denmark28y
Tkl/900.85
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable86% match
N/A
#10
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Christopher Wooh
Rennes · Ligue 1
France24yContract 2029
Tkl/901.60
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€4.5M
#11
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Andrea Masiello
Südtirol · Serie A
Italy40yContract 2026
Tkl/901.42
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
N/A
#12
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Stefan de Vrij
Inter · Serie A
Netherlands34yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
85% match
€3.5M
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Who are the best alternatives to Thomas Beelen?▼
The top alternatives to Thomas Beelen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Terence Kongolo, Marco Tol, Mads Bech Sørensen, Koni De Winter, Syb van Ottele. 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 Thomas Beelen in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Thomas Beelen in 2026 include Terence Kongolo (€4.4M), Marco Tol (N/A), Mads Bech Sørensen (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Thomas Beelen play and who plays similarly?▼
Thomas Beelen plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Terence Kongolo (Netherlands, €4.4M); Marco Tol (Netherlands, N/A); Mads Bech Sørensen (Denmark, N/A); Koni De Winter (Belgium, €20.0M).
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.