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Best Alternatives to Elias Jelert

Players most similar to Elias Jelert (Defender, €7.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Elias Jelert

  1. 1.Jaka Bijol85% DNA match·Leeds United€18.0M
  2. 2.Finn Jeltsch85% DNA match·VfB Stuttgart€25.0M
  3. 3.Rasmus Kristensen84% DNA match·Eintracht Frankfurt€14.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

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Playing Style Analysis

Small Sample

A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (62% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 545 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Elias Jelert by playing style are:

  • Jaka Bijol(85% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), strong in aerial duels (3.2 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.3/90).
  • Finn Jeltsch(85% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), heavily involved in possession (63 passes/90), central to possession (76 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Rasmus Kristensen(84% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (9.0 final-third passes/90), central to possession (80 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.7/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.3/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 761 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Jaka Bijol delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 157% premium over Elias Jelert, with 1.30 tackles won per 90 at age 27.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Elias Jelert
DefenderDenmark€7.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Jaka Bijol
Leeds United · Premier League
Slovenia27yContract 2030
Tkl/901.30
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Jelert: €11M more expensive · 5y older
85% match
€18.0M
#2
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Finn Jeltsch
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga
Germany19yContract 2030
Tkl/900.74
KP/900.62
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
vs Jelert: €18M more expensive · 3y younger
85% match
€25.0M
#3
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Rasmus Kristensen
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Denmark28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.39
KP/900.80
Active Full-BackAerial
vs Jelert: €7M more expensive · 6y older
84% match
€14.0M
#4
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Jackson Tchatchoua
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Belgium24yContract 2030
Tkl/901.42
KP/901.08
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€12.0M
#5
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Adrien Truffert
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
France24yContract 2030
Tkl/902.62
KP/900.76
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€20.0M
#6
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Jan Paul van Hecke
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Netherlands25yContract 2027
Tkl/901.54
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€35.0M
#7
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Matty Cash
Aston Villa · Premier League
Poland28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.94
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
€22.0M
#8
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Ian Maatsen
Aston Villa · Premier League
Netherlands24yContract 2030
Tkl/902.33
KP/901.44
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€25.0M
#9
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Calvin Verdonk
LOSC Lille · Ligue 1
Netherlands29yContract 2028
Tkl/903.05
KP/901.22
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€3.0M
#10
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Michael Kayode
Brentford · Premier League
Italy21yContract 2030
Tkl/901.87
KP/900.99
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
82% match
€35.0M
#11
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Malick Thiaw
Newcastle United · Premier League
Germany24yContract 2029
Tkl/901.29
KP/900.19
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
€45.0M
#12
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Quilindschy Hartman
Burnley · Premier League
Netherlands24yContract 2029
Tkl/902.56
KP/900.98
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€18.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Elias Jelert?
The top alternatives to Elias Jelert based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jaka Bijol, Finn Jeltsch, Rasmus Kristensen, Jackson Tchatchoua, Adrien Truffert. 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 Elias Jelert in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Elias Jelert in 2026 include Jaka Bijol (€18.0M), Finn Jeltsch (€25.0M), Rasmus Kristensen (€14.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Elias Jelert play and who plays similarly?
Elias Jelert plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jaka Bijol (Slovenia, €18.0M); Finn Jeltsch (Germany, €25.0M); Rasmus Kristensen (Denmark, €14.0M); Jackson Tchatchoua (Belgium, €12.0M).
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.