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FC Groningen· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · FULL

Best Alternatives to Thom van Bergen

Centre ForwardNetherlands22yN/AFull profile →

Target Man

0.27G/90

0.12A/90

Based on 3,009 min · 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Thom van Bergen

Kay Tejan97% match
Telstar · Eredivisie
Siriné Doucouré97% match
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Lasse Nordås97% match
SC Heerenveen · Eredivisie · €3.6M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.0 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.1/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Thom van Bergen:

Kay Tejan(97% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.0 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90).
Siriné Doucouré(97% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and dominant in the air (10.1 aerials won/90, 64%).
Lasse Nordås(97% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (4.3 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.62 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (4.6 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

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Telstar · Eredivisie

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vs Bergen: 7y older · +0.07 G/90

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Who are the best alternatives to Thom van Bergen?▼

The top alternatives to Thom van Bergen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Kay Tejan, Siriné Doucouré, Lasse Nordås, Dean Zandbergen, Moussa Soumano. 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 Thom van Bergen in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Thom van Bergen in 2026 include Kay Tejan (N/A), Siriné Doucouré (N/A), Lasse Nordås (€3.6M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Thom van Bergen play and who plays similarly?▼

Thom van Bergen plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Kay Tejan (Netherlands, N/A); Siriné Doucouré (France, N/A); Lasse Nordås (Norway, €3.6M); Dean Zandbergen (Netherlands, N/A).

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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.

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