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Excelsior· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Emil Hansson

AttackerSweden28y€1.8MFull profile →

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0.15G/90

0.15A/90

Based on 580 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 Emil Hansson

Thomas Buitink98% match
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Gyan de Regt98% match
Excelsior · Eredivisie
Bilal Ould-Chikh97% match
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Playing Style Analysis

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A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.62 big chances/90). Note: this profile is based on 580 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Emil Hansson:

Thomas Buitink(98% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.57 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.94 big chances/90).
Gyan de Regt(98% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.51 big chances/90).
Bilal Ould-Chikh(97% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.50 big chances/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Thomas Buitink

PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie

Netherlands26yContract 2027

G/900.19

A/900.57

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vs Hansson: 2y younger

98% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Emil Hansson?▼

The top alternatives to Emil Hansson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Thomas Buitink, Gyan de Regt, Bilal Ould-Chikh, Iman Griffith, Zito Luvumbo. 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 Emil Hansson in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Emil Hansson in 2026 include Thomas Buitink (N/A), Gyan de Regt (N/A), Bilal Ould-Chikh (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Emil Hansson play and who plays similarly?▼

Emil Hansson plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Thomas Buitink (Netherlands, N/A); Gyan de Regt (Netherlands, N/A); Bilal Ould-Chikh (Netherlands, N/A); Iman Griffith (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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