AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Yonatan Rodríguez
Players most similar to Yonatan Rodríguez (Midfielder, €276K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Yonatan Rodríguez
- 1.Joep Kluskens98% DNA match·VVV-Venlo
- 2.Taşkın İlter97% DNA match·Eyüpspor
- 3.Casper Staring96% DNA match·NAC Breda
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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“A Ball-Winner....”
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Ball-WinnerSmall Sample
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as heavily involved in play (52 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.1/90). Note: this profile is based on 561 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Yonatan Rodríguez by playing style are:
- Joep Kluskens(98% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as heavily involved in play (58 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (6.6/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 452 minutes of playing time this season.
- Taşkın İlter(97% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.5 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (62 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.3/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Casper Staring(96% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.1 tackles/90). Note: this profile is based on 629 minutes of playing time this season.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Joep Kluskens
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2026
KP/900.48
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Rodríguez: 9y younger
98% match
N/A
#2
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Taşkın İlter
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Azerbaijan31y
KP/900.45
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#3
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Casper Staring
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands25y
KP/900.29
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Rodríguez: 7y younger
96% match
N/A
#4
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Björn Rother
FC Gütersloh · Bundesliga
Germany29y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
#5
O
Olaf Gorter
Lecce · Serie A
Netherlands21y
KP/900.43
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
96% match
N/A
#6
O
Oriol Rey
Levante · La Liga
Spain28y
KP/900.59
G/900.00
Ball-Winner
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#7
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Landon Emenalo
Chelsea · Premier League
England18y
KP/900.81
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
#8
J
Joseph Nonge
Kocaelispor · Super Lig
Belgium20y
KP/900.86
G/900.00
Ball-Winner
Last 5: ↑ Hot95% match
N/A
#9
A
Ayumu Seko
Le Havre · Ligue 1
Japan25yContract 2027
KP/900.38
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip95% match
N/A
#10
M
Mussa Kaba
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Guinea17y
KP/900.00
G/900.17
Ball-WinnerSmall Sample
95% match
N/A
#11
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Taras Stepanenko
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Ukraine36y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
95% match
N/A
#12
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Mateja Stjepanović
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Serbia22yContract 2029
KP/900.27
G/900.04
Ball-Winner
Last 5: → Stable95% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Yonatan Rodríguez?▼
The top alternatives to Yonatan Rodríguez based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Joep Kluskens, Taşkın İlter, Casper Staring, Björn Rother, Olaf Gorter. 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 Yonatan Rodríguez in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Yonatan Rodríguez in 2026 include Joep Kluskens (N/A), Taşkın İlter (N/A), Casper Staring (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Yonatan Rodríguez play and who plays similarly?▼
Yonatan Rodríguez plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Joep Kluskens (Netherlands, N/A); Taşkın İlter (Azerbaijan, N/A); Casper Staring (Netherlands, N/A); Björn Rother (Germany, 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.