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Mikael Egill Ellertsson vs Morten Thorsby

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Both players are valued similarly (€3.5M vs €3.0M). Mikael Egill Ellertsson leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Morten Thorsby is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Mikael Egill Ellertsson

Midfielder
Iceland
€3.5M
24 years old
Balanced Midfielder
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Player B

Morten Thorsby

Midfielder
Norway
€3.0M
30 years old
Ball-Winner
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Playing Style Profiles

Mikael Egill Ellertsson

A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed.

Morten Thorsby

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and dominant in the air (6.4 aerials won/90, 69%).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricMikael Egill EllertssonMorten ThorsbyEdge
Goals / 900.000.24Morten
Assists / 900.070.24Morten
Shots / 900.601.42Morten
Key passes / 900.400.71Morten
Passes (final 3rd) / 902.744.31Morten
Tackles won / 900.940.12Mikael
Interceptions / 900.400.24Mikael
Press intensity / 901.521.34Mikael
Pass accuracy %75.1069.20Mikael

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Mikael Egill Ellertsson or Morten Thorsby?

Both players are valued similarly (€3.5M vs €3.0M). Mikael Egill Ellertsson leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Morten Thorsby is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

How is this comparison calculated?

Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →

What are their market values?

Mikael Egill Ellertsson has a market value of €3.5M, while Morten Thorsby is valued at €3.0M.

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