AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Tijn Joosten
Players most similar to Tijn Joosten (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Tijn Joosten
- 1.João Afonso99% DNA match·Tondela
- 2.Gustav Bjerge99% DNA match·Hobro
- 3.Max Bruns99% DNA match·FC Twente
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....”
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Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.3/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Tijn Joosten by playing style are:
- João Afonso(99% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (7.4 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (3.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), dominant in the air (3.6 aerials won/90, 64%), uses long balls frequently (6.3/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 599 minutes of playing time this season.
- Gustav Bjerge(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.9 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.9 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in possession (64 passes/90), central to possession (83 touches/90), strong in aerial duels (3.4 aerials won/90), uses long balls frequently (11.4/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 836 minutes of playing time this season.
- Max Bruns(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (9.1 final-third passes/90), central to possession (73 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.4/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 791 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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João Afonso
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Portugal35yContract 2026
Tkl/901.95
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Joosten: 16y older
99% match
N/A
#2
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Gustav Bjerge
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.42
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#3
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Max Bruns
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Joosten: 4y older
99% match
N/A
#4
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Emir Ortakaya
Rizespor · Super Lig
Turkey21y
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#5
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Adamo Nagalo
Konyaspor · Super Lig
Ivory Coast23y
Tkl/901.21
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
€7.0M
#6
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Cornelius Olsson
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.29
KP/900.48
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#7
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Muhammed Kadıoğlu
Fatih Karagümrük · Super Lig
Turkey19y
Tkl/900.92
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
#8
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Lukas Kirkegaard
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2028
Tkl/901.20
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#9
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Julius Dirksen
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2027
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.33
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#10
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Luccas Claro
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Brazil34y
Tkl/900.81
KP/900.14
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#11
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Philip Søndergaard
Brøndby IF · Superliga
Denmark19y
Tkl/901.90
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#12
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Fabio Chiarodia
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Italy20yContract 2027
Tkl/900.48
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
98% match
€3.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Tijn Joosten?▼
The top alternatives to Tijn Joosten based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: João Afonso, Gustav Bjerge, Max Bruns, Emir Ortakaya, Adamo Nagalo. 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 Tijn Joosten in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Tijn Joosten in 2026 include João Afonso (N/A), Gustav Bjerge (N/A), Max Bruns (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Tijn Joosten play and who plays similarly?▼
Tijn Joosten plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include João Afonso (Portugal, N/A); Gustav Bjerge (Denmark, N/A); Max Bruns (Netherlands, N/A); Emir Ortakaya (Turkey, 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.