What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Thijmen Blokzijl?

Blokzijl clears more danger than Geertruida — nearly 2x the output. 21 tackles won in 35 games. You decide. Compared with Lutsharel Geertruida (N/A vs anchor). Standout: Chances Missed (Top 1% among Eredivisie peers). Concern: Tackles Won (Bottom 15%).

How does Thijmen Blokzijl compare to Lutsharel Geertruida?

Thijmen Blokzijl clearances vs Lutsharel Geertruida (178 clearances in 35 games), but tackles won (21 tackles won in 35 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Thijmen Blokzijl's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Chances Missed (Top 1% among Eredivisie peers). Weakness: Tackles Won (Bottom 15%). Percentiles vs Eredivisie Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Thijmen Blokzijl?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Lutsharel Geertruida. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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AI Verdict: Thijmen Blokzijl

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Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

1.32Tkl/90

0.32KP/90

Based on 3,137 min · 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · FULL

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Blokzijl clears more danger than Geertruida — nearly 2x the output.

vs Lutsharel Geertruida · Eredivisie · Same playing style · N/A

Blokzijl wins on

Clearances

5.11/90 · 178 clearances in 35 games

Blokzijl loses on

Tackles Won

0.60/90 · Bottom 15% · 21 tackles won in 35 games

Based on 3,137 min (35 apps) vs anchor 1,685 min · 153 peers in Eredivisie DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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5.11/90

Blokzijl

Clearances

RT edge

2.51/90

Geertruida

0.60/90

Bottom 15%

Blokzijl

Tackles Won

gap

1.15/90

56th pct

Geertruida

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vs Eredivisie Defenders

Chances Missed

0.00/90Top 1%

Tackles Won

0.60/90Bottom 15%

Aerials Won

4.91/90Top 8%

Dribbled Past

0.30/90Top 19%

Percentile rank among Eredivisie defenders (n=122) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.1 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

RT narrative for Thijmen Blokzijl · based on seasonal DNA and league percentiles on this page.

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