AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Thijs Jansen
Players most similar to Thijs Jansen (Goalkeeper, €100K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Thijs Jansen
- 1.Alfonso Herrero100% DNA match·Málaga
- 2.Marcos Felipe100% DNA match·Eyüpspor
- 3.Paul Izzo100% DNA match·Randers FC
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 Sweeper-Keeper....”
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Sweeper-Keeper
A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (92% success) and reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90). The three most similar players to Thijs Jansen by playing style are:
- Alfonso Herrero(100% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (86% success) and reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90).
- Marcos Felipe(100% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (88% success) and reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90).
- Paul Izzo(100% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (93% success) and reliable in goal (3.3 saves/90).
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
A
Alfonso Herrero
Málaga · La Liga
Spain32yContract 2028
Tkl/900.14
Sweeper-Keeper
vs Jansen: 8y older
100% match
N/A
#2
M
Marcos Felipe
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Brazil30y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
vs Jansen: 6y older
100% match
N/A
#3
P
Paul Izzo
Randers FC · Superliga
Australia31yContract 2027
Tkl/900.10
Sweeper-Keeper
vs Jansen: 7y older
100% match
N/A
#4
L
Lazar Carević
Famalicão · Liga Portugal
Montenegro27y
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
100% match
N/A
#5
V
Volkan Babacan
İstanbul Başakşehir · Super Lig
Turkey37y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
99% match
N/A
#6
B
Benjamin Uphoff
Hansa Rostock · Bundesliga
Germany32yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
99% match
N/A
#7
D
Deniz Dilmen
İstanbul Başakşehir · Super Lig
Turkey20y
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
99% match
N/A
#8
T
Timo Jansink
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
99% match
N/A
#9
H
Hans Christian Bernat
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Denmark25y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
99% match
N/A
#10
M
Mory Diaw
Le Havre · Ligue 1
Senegal32yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
99% match
N/A
#11
N
Nahuel Noll
Hannover 96 · Bundesliga
Germany23yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
99% match
N/A
#12
A
A. Kappenberger
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark29y
Tkl/900.07
Sweeper-Keeper
98% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Thijs Jansen?▼
The top alternatives to Thijs Jansen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Alfonso Herrero, Marcos Felipe, Paul Izzo, Lazar Carević, Volkan Babacan. 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 Thijs Jansen in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Thijs Jansen in 2026 include Alfonso Herrero (N/A), Marcos Felipe (N/A), Paul Izzo (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Thijs Jansen play and who plays similarly?▼
Thijs Jansen plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Alfonso Herrero (Spain, N/A); Marcos Felipe (Brazil, N/A); Paul Izzo (Australia, N/A); Lazar Carević (Montenegro, 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.