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PEC Zwolle· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

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MidfielderNetherlands24yN/AFull profile →

Balanced Midfielder

1.02KP/90

0.12G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,499 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.

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Top 3 alternatives to Zico Buurmeester

Lars Mol99% match
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Mohammed Odriss99% match
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Adam Carlén97% match
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Playing Style Analysis

Balanced Midfielder

A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Zico Buurmeester:

Lars Mol(99% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Mohammed Odriss(99% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in play (50 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.1/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Adam Carlén(97% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Lars Mol

NAC Breda · Eredivisie

vs Buurmeester: 3y younger

99% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Zico Buurmeester?▼

The top alternatives to Zico Buurmeester based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Lars Mol, Mohammed Odriss, Adam Carlén, Walid Ould-Chikh, Tygo Land. 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 Zico Buurmeester in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Zico Buurmeester in 2026 include Lars Mol (N/A), Mohammed Odriss (N/A), Adam Carlén (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Zico Buurmeester play and who plays similarly?▼

Zico Buurmeester plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Lars Mol (Netherlands, N/A); Mohammed Odriss (Netherlands, N/A); Adam Carlén (Sweden, N/A); Walid Ould-Chikh (Netherlands, 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.

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