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Schalke 04· 2023/2024 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

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PoacherProlificSmall Sample

0.72G/90

0.54A/90

Based on 499 min · 2023/2024 · Bundesliga · 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 Højlund

Noel Futkeu97% match
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Joel Grodowski96% match
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Benjamin Källman96% match
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Playing Style Analysis

PoacherProlificSmall Sample

A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.72 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.54 assists/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. Note: this profile is based on 499 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Emil Højlund:

Noel Futkeu(97% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.66 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Joel Grodowski(96% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.53 goals/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Benjamin Källman(96% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.62 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

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Noel Futkeu

SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga

Germany23y

G/900.71

A/900.24

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Who are the best alternatives to Emil Højlund?▼

The top alternatives to Emil Højlund based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Noel Futkeu, Joel Grodowski, Benjamin Källman, Mahir Emreli, Jonas Arweiler. 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 Højlund in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Emil Højlund in 2026 include Noel Futkeu (N/A), Joel Grodowski (N/A), Benjamin Källman (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 Højlund play and who plays similarly?▼

Emil Højlund plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Noel Futkeu (Germany, N/A); Joel Grodowski (Germany, N/A); Benjamin Källman (Finland, N/A); Mahir Emreli (Azerbaijan, N/A).

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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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