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Best Alternatives to Yorbe Vertessen

Players most similar to Yorbe Vertessen (Attacker, €4.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Yorbe Vertessen

  1. 1.Sandro Kulenovic85% DNA match·Torino€4.0M
  2. 2.Serhou Guirassy84% DNA match·Borussia Dortmund€40.0M
  3. 3.Phillip Tietz84% DNA match·FSV Mainz 05€3.5M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

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Vertessen is a predatory outlier who pairs elite physical dominance with a clinical edge...

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Playing Style Analysis

PoacherProlificSmall Sample

Vertessen is a predatory outlier who pairs elite physical dominance with a clinical edge, operating as a high-efficiency disruptor in the Admiral Bundesliga. While his 60% pass accuracy suggests a lack of technical refinement, the reality is far more compelling: he is an ultra-aggressive vertical threat who prioritizes high-risk, high-reward actions over safe ball retention. Ranking in the top 5% for both duel win rate and goals per 90, he possesses a rare "heavyweight" profile in a forward's body, bullying defenders in the air and on the ground with equal disdain. The three most similar players to Yorbe Vertessen by playing style are:

  • Sandro Kulenovic(85% match)A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (1.07 goals/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. Note: this profile is based on 505 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Serhou Guirassy(84% match)A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.82 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), strong in aerial duels (3.6 aerials won/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.8 dispossessed/90).
  • Phillip Tietz(84% match)A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (4.6 aerials won/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.7 dispossessed/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Sandro Kulenovic delivers 85% of the same playing style, with 0.37 goals per 90 at age 26. That's 50% of Yorbe Vertessen's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Yorbe Vertessen
AttackerBelgium€4.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Sandro Kulenovic
Torino · Serie A
Croatia26yContract 2027
G/900.37
A/900.37
Complete ForwardProlific
vs Vertessen: -0.37 G/90
85% match
€4.0M
#2
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Serhou Guirassy
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Guinea30yContract 2028
G/900.51
A/900.38
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Vertessen: €36M more expensive · 5y older · -0.23 G/90
84% match
€40.0M
#3
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Phillip Tietz
FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2028
G/900.29
A/900.15
Target Man
Last 5: → Stable
vs Vertessen: 3y older · -0.45 G/90
84% match
€3.5M
#4
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Tim Kleindienst
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Germany30yContract 2028
G/900.52
A/900.23
Target ManProlific
84% match
€12.0M
#5
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Samuel Essende
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga
France28yContract 2028
G/900.27
A/900.00
Target Man
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€3.5M
#6
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Junior Adamu
Celtic · Bundesliga
Austria24yContract 2026
G/900.18
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€5.0M
#7
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Weslley Patati
AZ · Eredivisie
Brazil22yContract 2030
G/900.13
A/900.13
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€7.5M
#8
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Haris Tabakovic
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Switzerland31yContract 2026
G/900.58
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
84% match
€3.0M
#9
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Ragnar Ache
FC Köln · Bundesliga
Germany27yContract 2029
G/900.67
A/900.00
Target Man
84% match
€7.0M
#10
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Justin Njinmah
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga
Germany25yContract 2027
G/900.33
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
84% match
€7.0M
#11
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Deniz Undav
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2027
G/900.35
A/900.71
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€20.0M
#12
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Martin Terrier
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga
France29yContract 2029
G/900.48
A/900.24
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€12.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Yorbe Vertessen?
The top alternatives to Yorbe Vertessen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Sandro Kulenovic, Serhou Guirassy, Phillip Tietz, Tim Kleindienst, Samuel Essende. 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 Yorbe Vertessen in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Yorbe Vertessen in 2026 include Sandro Kulenovic (€4.0M), Serhou Guirassy (€40.0M), Phillip Tietz (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Yorbe Vertessen play and who plays similarly?
Yorbe Vertessen plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Sandro Kulenovic (Croatia, €4.0M); Serhou Guirassy (Guinea, €40.0M); Phillip Tietz (Germany, €3.5M); Tim Kleindienst (Germany, €12.0M).
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.