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Morten Thorsby vs Mikael Egill Ellertsson

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

Data Verdict

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

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Player A

Morten Thorsby

Midfielder
Norway
€3.0M
30 years old
Ball-Winner
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Player B

Mikael Egill Ellertsson

Midfielder
Iceland
€3.5M
24 years old
Balanced Midfielder
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Playing Style Profiles

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%).

Mikael Egill Ellertsson

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

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricMorten ThorsbyMikael Egill EllertssonEdge
Goals / 900.240.00Morten
Assists / 900.240.07Morten
Shots / 901.420.60Morten
Key passes / 900.710.40Morten
Passes (final 3rd) / 904.312.74Morten
Tackles won / 900.120.94Mikael
Interceptions / 900.240.40Mikael
Press intensity / 901.341.52Mikael
Pass accuracy %69.2075.10Mikael

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Both players are valued similarly (€3.0M vs €3.5M). Morten Thorsby leads in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Mikael Egill Ellertsson is stronger in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 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?

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

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