AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Tijs Velthuis
Players most similar to Tijs Velthuis (Defender, €150K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
J
Jonas Kehl
Sportfreunde Lotte · Bundesliga
Germany25y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Small Sample
86% match
N/A
#2
J
Justin Janitzek
Wehen Wiesbaden · Bundesliga
Germany22y
Tkl/900.25
KP/900.00
Small Sample
85% match
N/A
#3
R
Roko Jureskin
Spartak Trnava · Serie A
Croatia25y
Tkl/901.57
KP/900.94
Small Sample
84% match
N/A
#4
S
Sara Gedsted Thrige Andersen
PSV W · Eredivisie
Denmark29y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Small Sample
84% match
N/A
#5
M
Manel Royo
Teruel · Eredivisie
Spain32y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Small Sample
84% match
N/A
#6
D
Deja Nicole Davis
Paris W · Ligue 1
United States30y
Tkl/901.21
KP/900.00
Small Sample
84% match
N/A
#7
T
Tuomas Ollila
Paris · Ligue 1
Finland25y
Tkl/900.88
KP/900.29
82% match
N/A
#8
A
Alex Pinto
Farense · Liga Portugal
Portugal27y
Tkl/901.33
KP/900.27
82% match
N/A
#9
E
Elfar Freyr Helgason
Valur · Superliga
Iceland36y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Small Sample
82% match
N/A
#10
J
Jan Ziolkowski
Roma · Serie A
Poland20yContract 2030
Tkl/903.12
KP/900.00
Small Sample
81% match
€7.5M
#11
P
Pietro Comi
Atalanta · Serie A
Italy20y
Tkl/900.33
KP/900.00
Small Sample
81% match
N/A
#12
D
Dion Malone
Telstar · Eredivisie
Suriname37y
Tkl/900.96
KP/900.00
Small Sample
81% match
N/A
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Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Tijs Velthuis.
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Who are the best alternatives to Tijs Velthuis?▼
The top alternatives to Tijs Velthuis based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jonas Kehl, Justin Janitzek, Roko Jureskin, Sara Gedsted Thrige Andersen, Manel Royo. 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 Tijs Velthuis in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Tijs Velthuis in 2026 include Jonas Kehl (N/A), Justin Janitzek (N/A), Roko Jureskin (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Tijs Velthuis play and who plays similarly?▼
Tijs Velthuis plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jonas Kehl (Germany, N/A); Justin Janitzek (Germany, N/A); Roko Jureskin (Croatia, N/A); Sara Gedsted Thrige Andersen (Denmark, 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.