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ACV· 2024/2025 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Tom van der Werff

MidfielderNetherlands23yN/AFull profile →

Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample

0.59KP/90

0.00G/90

0.29A/90

Based on 618 min · 2024/2025 · Eredivisie · 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 Tom van der Werff

Mitchell van Rooijen95% match
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Tim Latteier97% match
Schweinfurt · Bundesliga
Philipp Müller97% match
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample

A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.29 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.58 big chances/90). Note: this profile is based on 618 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Tom van der Werff:

Mitchell van Rooijen(95% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Tim Latteier(97% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90) and active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90).
Philipp Müller(97% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.1 interceptions/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.58 big chances/90) and heavily involved in play (52 touches/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Mitchell van Rooijen

TOP Oss · Eredivisie

Netherlands27yContract 2026

KP/900.20

G/900.18

Balanced MidfielderIn form ↑

vs Werff: 4y older

95% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Tom van der Werff?▼

The top alternatives to Tom van der Werff based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mitchell van Rooijen, Tim Latteier, Philipp Müller, Callum Olusesi, Hugo Bolin. 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 Tom van der Werff in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Tom van der Werff in 2026 include Mitchell van Rooijen (N/A), Tim Latteier (N/A), Philipp Müller (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Tom van der Werff play and who plays similarly?▼

Tom van der Werff plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mitchell van Rooijen (Netherlands, N/A); Tim Latteier (Germany, N/A); Philipp Müller (Germany, N/A); Callum Olusesi (England, €3.0M).

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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