AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Tijn Smolenaars
Players most similar to Tijn Smolenaars (Goalkeeper, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Tijn Smolenaars
- 1.Julián Cuesta98% DNA match·Antalyaspor
- 2.Tom de Graaff98% DNA match·PEC Zwolle
- 3.Pelle Boevink98% DNA match·SpVgg Greuther Fürth
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“A Commanding Keeper....”
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Commanding Keeper
A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (89% success), exceptionally busy shot-stopper (4.1 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (1.2 punches/90). However, he concedes frequently (2.00/90). The three most similar players to Tijn Smolenaars by playing style are:
- Julián Cuesta(98% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (86% success) and exceptionally busy shot-stopper (4.1 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.74/90).
- Tom de Graaff(98% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (94% success) and exceptionally busy shot-stopper (4.1 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (2.10/90).
- Pelle Boevink(98% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (75% success), reliable in goal (3.0 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.8 punches/90). However, he concedes frequently (3.00/90).
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
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Julián Cuesta
Antalyaspor · Super Lig
Spain35yContract 2027
Tkl/900.10
Traditional Keeper
vs Smolenaars: 14y older
98% match
N/A
#2
T
Tom de Graaff
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Netherlands21yContract 2026
Tkl/900.10
Sweeper-Keeper
98% match
N/A
#3
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Pelle Boevink
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Netherlands28y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
vs Smolenaars: 7y older
98% match
N/A
#4
M
Mattias Lamhauge
Fredericia · Superliga
Faroe Islands26y
Tkl/900.08
Commanding Keeper
98% match
N/A
#5
J
Jari De Busser
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Belgium26yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
98% match
N/A
#6
C
Charles
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Brazil32yContract 2027
Tkl/900.06
Traditional Keeper
98% match
N/A
#7
D
Dominik Reimann
Magdeburg · Bundesliga
Germany28y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
97% match
N/A
#8
Y
Youri Schoonderwaldt
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands26yContract 2026
Tkl/900.15
Commanding Keeper
97% match
N/A
#9
B
Bernardo
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Brazil23yContract 2027
Tkl/900.12
Commanding Keeper
97% match
N/A
#10
I
Igor Vekic
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Slovenia28y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
97% match
N/A
#11
T
Trevor Doornbusch
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Curaçao26yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
97% match
N/A
#12
J
Jort Borgmans
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Tijn Smolenaars?▼
The top alternatives to Tijn Smolenaars based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Julián Cuesta, Tom de Graaff, Pelle Boevink, Mattias Lamhauge, Jari De Busser. 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 Smolenaars in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Tijn Smolenaars in 2026 include Julián Cuesta (N/A), Tom de Graaff (N/A), Pelle Boevink (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 Smolenaars play and who plays similarly?▼
Tijn Smolenaars plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Julián Cuesta (Spain, N/A); Tom de Graaff (Netherlands, N/A); Pelle Boevink (Netherlands, N/A); Mattias Lamhauge (Faroe Islands, 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.