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VfB Stuttgart· 2025/2026 · KNVB Beker · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Tim van der Leij

Centre ForwardNetherlands20y€1.2MFull profile →

Complete ForwardProlific

1.11G/90

0.00A/90

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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Top 3 alternatives to Tim van der Leij

Carlos Espí97% match
Levante · La Liga
Fatih Kaya96% match
Wehen Wiesbaden · Bundesliga
Killian Corredor

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardProlific

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:

Carlos Espí(97% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.74 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.2 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Fatih Kaya(96% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90) and a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90).
Killian Corredor(96% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Levante · La Liga

Complete ForwardProlificSteady form

vs Leij: -0.37 G/90

97% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Tim van der Leij?▼

The top alternatives to Tim van der Leij based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Carlos Espí, Fatih Kaya, Killian Corredor, Jeh, Anthony Descotte. 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 Tim van der Leij in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Tim van der Leij in 2026 include Carlos Espí (N/A), Fatih Kaya (N/A), Killian Corredor (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Tim van der Leij play and who plays similarly?▼

Tim van der Leij plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Carlos Espí (Spain, N/A); Fatih Kaya (Germany, N/A); Killian Corredor (France, N/A); Jeh (Brazil, 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.

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