AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Thijmen Blokzijl
Players most similar to Thijmen Blokzijl (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Thijmen Blokzijl
- 1.Nelson Abbey100% DNA match·Rio Ave
- 2.Luuk Verheij99% DNA match·VVV-Venlo
- 3.M. Jacobsen99% DNA match·Hobro
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-PlayingAerial
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.1 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), central to possession (70 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Thijmen Blokzijl by playing style are:
- Nelson Abbey(100% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Luuk Verheij(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), central to possession (71 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.6/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- M. Jacobsen(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (65% duel success), heavily involved in possession (62 passes/90), central to possession (75 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.2/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
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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Nelson Abbey
Rio Ave · Liga Portugal
England22yContract 2028
Tkl/901.77
KP/900.39
Solid DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot100% match
N/A
#2
L
Luuk Verheij
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands20yContract 2027
Tkl/900.49
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#3
M
M. Jacobsen
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#4
P
Pablo Ramón
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain24y
Tkl/900.83
KP/900.28
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#5
M
Moustapha Mbow
Paris · Ligue 1
Senegal26y
Tkl/902.11
KP/900.11
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#6
L
Luan Patrick
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Brazil24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.42
KP/900.14
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#7
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Onur Öztonga
Boluspor · Super Lig
Turkey26yContract 2026
Tkl/901.23
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#8
M
Maxim Mariani
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
Tkl/901.02
KP/900.13
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#9
M
Mawouna Amevor
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Togo34y
Tkl/900.88
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#10
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José Fontán
Arouca · Liga Portugal
Spain26y
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.49
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#11
J
Joris Kramer
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands29yContract 2028
Tkl/900.80
KP/900.49
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#12
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Gilberto Dambi Batista
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Portugal22yContract 2027
Tkl/901.13
KP/900.10
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
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Ask AI about Thijmen Blokzijl →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Thijmen Blokzijl?▼
The top alternatives to Thijmen Blokzijl based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nelson Abbey, Luuk Verheij, M. Jacobsen, Pablo Ramón, Moustapha Mbow. 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 Thijmen Blokzijl in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Thijmen Blokzijl in 2026 include Nelson Abbey (N/A), Luuk Verheij (N/A), M. Jacobsen (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Thijmen Blokzijl play and who plays similarly?▼
Thijmen Blokzijl plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nelson Abbey (England, N/A); Luuk Verheij (Netherlands, N/A); M. Jacobsen (Denmark, N/A); Pablo Ramón (Spain, 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.