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Heracles Almelo· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Thomas Bruns

Attacking MidfieldNetherlands34yN/AFull profile →

CreatorDefensive

0.62KP/90

0.08G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,167 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 Thomas Bruns

Odysseus Velanas95% match
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Dro Fernández97% match
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1 · €10.0M
Merlin Röhl96% match
Everton · Premier League · €16.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorDefensive

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.5 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (51 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (6.0/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Thomas Bruns:

Odysseus Velanas(95% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.0 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.57 big chances/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (51 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.4/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Dro Fernández(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (67 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Merlin Röhl(96% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.3 tackles/90), active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

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Odysseus Velanas

PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie

Netherlands28yContract 2026

KP/901.86

G/900.29

CreatorCreativeSteady form

vs Bruns: 6y younger

95% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Thomas Bruns?▼

The top alternatives to Thomas Bruns based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Odysseus Velanas, Dro Fernández, Merlin Röhl, Albert Grønbæk, Lilian Egloff. 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 Bruns in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Thomas Bruns in 2026 include Odysseus Velanas (N/A), Dro Fernández (€10.0M), Merlin Röhl (€16.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Thomas Bruns play and who plays similarly?▼

Thomas Bruns plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Odysseus Velanas (Netherlands, N/A); Dro Fernández (Spain, €10.0M); Merlin Röhl (Germany, €16.0M); Albert Grønbæk (Denmark, €8.0M).

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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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