
Based on 1,180 min · 2025/2026 · KNVB Beker · PARTIAL
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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Make Leij's card →Build XI with shortlist →Share cards ↓A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (4.2 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.92 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.8 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Tim van der Leij:
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Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
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Source · Tim van der Leij
Alt · Carlos Espí
Alt · Fatih Kaya
Alt · Killian Corredor
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