⬡ AI DNA · Live season

NEC Nijmegen· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Virgil Misidjan

AttackerNetherlands32y€3.0MFull profile →

Small Sample

0.17G/90

0.34A/90

Based on 533 min · 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

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

DNA matchPrioritizes Eredivisie & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Virgil Misidjan

Weslley Patati85% match
AZ · Eredivisie · €7.5M
Couhaib Driouech84% match
PSV · Eredivisie · €6.0M
Dimitrios Limnios84% match
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie · €3.3M

Ranked by RT Player DNA + league/value credibility. Scroll for full list, per-90 stats, and share cards.

Next: turn this shortlist into a card or a lineup.

Make Misidjan's card →Build XI with shortlist →Share cards ↓

Playing Style Analysis

Small Sample

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.84 big chances/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.2/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Virgil Misidjan:

Weslley Patati(85% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.2/90).
Couhaib Driouech(84% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.57 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.67 big chances/90).
Dimitrios Limnios(84% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90).

Similarity uses per-90 performance across playing-style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

Make card →

Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Weslley Patati

AZ · Eredivisie

Brazil22yContract 2030

G/900.12

A/900.19

Inside ForwardOut of form ↓

vs Misidjan: 10y younger

85% match

€7.5M

Compare Misidjan vs Patati →

Ask about replacements for Misidjan

Same DNA shortlist as above — budget fit, who to avoid, or why the top match works.

Knows 56,883 players. Knows 3,481 clubs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Virgil Misidjan?▼

The top alternatives to Virgil Misidjan based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Weslley Patati, Couhaib Driouech, Dimitrios Limnios, Oliver Edvardsen, Esmir Bajraktarevic. 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 Virgil Misidjan in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Virgil Misidjan in 2026 include Weslley Patati (€7.5M), Couhaib Driouech (€6.0M), Dimitrios Limnios (€3.3M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Virgil Misidjan play and who plays similarly?▼

Virgil Misidjan plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Weslley Patati (Brazil, €7.5M); Couhaib Driouech (Morocco, €6.0M); Dimitrios Limnios (Greece, €3.3M); Oliver Edvardsen (Norway, €4.0M).

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.

← Back to Virgil Misidjan's profile·Browse all players