AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Thijs Muller
Players most similar to Thijs Muller (Midfielder, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Thijs Muller
- 1.Mathias Kubel98% DNA match·Aarhus Fremad
- 2.Lander Astiazaran97% DNA match·Real Sociedad
- 3.Robin van Cruijsen97% DNA match·FC Volendam
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 Creator....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
CreatorCreative
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and top 10% creator in the league. The three most similar players to Thijs Muller by playing style are:
- Mathias Kubel(98% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.40 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.4/90) and top 10% creator in the league.
- Lander Astiazaran(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90), active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
- Robin van Cruijsen(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90) and top 10% creator in the league.
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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Mathias Kubel
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark24y
KP/901.69
G/900.18
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stablevs Muller: 5y older
98% match
N/A
#2
L
Lander Astiazaran
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Spain20y
KP/901.29
G/900.20
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#3
R
Robin van Cruijsen
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
KP/902.20
G/900.27
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#4
J
Javi Hernández
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain22y
KP/901.22
G/900.32
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#5
S
Soner Aydoğdu
Bursaspor · Super Lig
Turkey35y
KP/901.68
G/901.11
CreatorCreative
97% match
N/A
#6
J
Javier Fernandez
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga
Spain19y
KP/901.86
G/900.33
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#7
J
Jorn Triep
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands21yContract 2026
KP/901.09
G/900.00
Creator
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#8
S
Sami Ouaissa
NEC Nijmegen · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
KP/901.83
G/900.21
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#9
S
S. Colyn
Lyngby Boldklub · Superliga
Canada24y
KP/901.03
G/900.00
Box-to-Box
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#10
M
M. Jensen
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark38y
KP/901.76
G/900.44
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#11
D
Dominik Janosek
Sigma Olomouc · Eredivisie
Czech Republic27y
KP/901.81
G/900.36
CreatorCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#12
D
David van der Werff
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
KP/901.98
G/900.09
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
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Ask AI about Thijs Muller →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Thijs Muller?▼
The top alternatives to Thijs Muller based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mathias Kubel, Lander Astiazaran, Robin van Cruijsen, Javi Hernández, Soner Aydoğdu. 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 Muller in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Thijs Muller in 2026 include Mathias Kubel (N/A), Lander Astiazaran (N/A), Robin van Cruijsen (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 Muller play and who plays similarly?▼
Thijs Muller plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mathias Kubel (Denmark, N/A); Lander Astiazaran (Spain, N/A); Robin van Cruijsen (Netherlands, N/A); Javi Hernández (Spain, 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.