AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Thomas Buitink
Players most similar to Thomas Buitink (Attacker, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Thomas Buitink
- 1.Malik Batmaz98% DNA match·Preußen Münster
- 2.Welinton Torrão98% DNA match·Santa Clara
- 3.Fedor Chalov98% DNA match·Kayserispor€3.0M
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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Small Sample
A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.57 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.94 big chances/90). Note: this profile is based on 477 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Thomas Buitink by playing style are:
- Malik Batmaz(98% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.50 big chances/90). Note: this profile is based on 541 minutes of playing time this season.
- Welinton Torrão(98% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90). Note: this profile is based on 524 minutes of playing time this season.
- Fedor Chalov(98% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.70 big chances/90). Note: this profile is based on 771 minutes of playing time this season.
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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Malik Batmaz
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Germany26y
G/900.17
A/900.00
Small Sample
98% match
N/A
#2
W
Welinton Torrão
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Brazil26y
G/900.12
A/900.17
Small Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Buitink: -0.07 G/90
98% match
N/A
#3
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Fedor Chalov
Kayserispor · Super Lig
Russia28yContract 2027
G/900.12
A/900.12
Small Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Buitink: 3y older · -0.07 G/90
98% match
€3.0M
#4
H
Henrique Pereira
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Portugal24y
G/900.12
A/900.12
Small Sample
97% match
N/A
#5
A
Alex Marchal
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Spain18y
G/900.19
A/900.19
97% match
N/A
#6
G
Gabriel Strefezza
Parma · Serie A
Brazil29yContract 2029
G/900.14
A/900.14
Small Sample
97% match
€7.0M
#7
R
Raúl Moro
Osasuna · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2031
G/900.00
A/900.16
Small Sample
97% match
€7.0M
#8
F
Felix Mambimbi
Le Havre · Ligue 1
Switzerland25yContract 2027
G/900.29
A/900.00
Small Sample
97% match
N/A
#9
J
J. Aguilar
San Antonio Bulo Bulo · Liga Portugal
Panama31y
G/900.00
A/900.15
Small Sample
97% match
N/A
#10
P
Pablo Ruan
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Brazil23y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Small Sample
97% match
N/A
#11
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Witiness Quembo
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Mozambique29y
G/900.10
A/900.00
Small Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#12
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Bilal Ould-Chikh
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
G/900.00
A/900.11
Small Sample
96% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Thomas Buitink?▼
The top alternatives to Thomas Buitink based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Malik Batmaz, Welinton Torrão, Fedor Chalov, Henrique Pereira, Alex Marchal. 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 Buitink in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Thomas Buitink in 2026 include Malik Batmaz (N/A), Welinton Torrão (N/A), Fedor Chalov (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Thomas Buitink play and who plays similarly?▼
Thomas Buitink plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Malik Batmaz (Germany, N/A); Welinton Torrão (Brazil, N/A); Fedor Chalov (Russia, €3.0M); Henrique Pereira (Portugal, 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.