AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Egil Selvik
Players most similar to Egil Selvik (Goalkeeper, €1.3M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Egil Selvik
- 1.Matz Sels85% DNA match·Nottingham Forest€8.0M
- 2.Mark Flekken84% DNA match·Bayer 04 Leverkusen€8.0M
- 3.Joël Drommel84% DNA match·Sparta Rotterdam€3.5M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Aerials WonTop 21%
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“A Traditional Keeper....”
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Traditional Keeper
A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (96% success) and commands the box with authority (1.1 punches/90). The three most similar players to Egil Selvik by playing style are:
- Matz Sels(85% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (92% success) and reliable in goal (3.1 saves/90).
- Mark Flekken(84% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.57/90).
- Joël Drommel(84% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), penetrates with forward passing (10.5 final-third passes/90) and exceptionally busy shot-stopper (4.2 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.79/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Matz Sels delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 515% premium over Egil Selvik, and is 34 years old.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Matz Sels
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Belgium34yContract 2027
Tkl/900.04
Traditional Keeper
vs Selvik: €7M more expensive · 6y older
85% match
€8.0M
#2
M
Mark Flekken
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga
Netherlands32yContract 2028
Tkl/900.17
Traditional Keeper
vs Selvik: €7M more expensive · 4y older
84% match
€8.0M
#3
J
Joël Drommel
Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
Tkl/900.06
Sweeper-Keeper
84% match
€3.5M
#4
R
Robin Roefs
Sunderland · Premier League
Netherlands23yContract 2030
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
84% match
€18.0M
#5
M
Mads Hermansen
West Ham United · Premier League
Denmark25yContract 2030
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
84% match
€15.0M
#6
C
Caoimhín Kelleher
Brentford · Premier League
Republic of Ireland27yContract 2030
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
83% match
€22.0M
#7
J
Jean Butez
Como · Serie A
France30yContract 2028
Tkl/900.04
Sweeper-Keeper
83% match
€8.0M
#8
J
Jonathan Fischer
Metz · Ligue 1
Denmark24yContract 2029
Tkl/900.00
Commanding KeeperSmall Sample
83% match
€3.0M
#9
V
Vasilios Barkas
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Greece31y
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
83% match
€5.0M
#10
M
Matej Kovar
PSV · Eredivisie
Czech Republic25yContract 2030
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
83% match
€7.0M
#11
I
Ivan Provedel
Lazio · Serie A
Italy32yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
83% match
€3.0M
#12
S
Sander Tangvik
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Norway23yContract 2027
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
84% match
€3.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Egil Selvik?▼
The top alternatives to Egil Selvik based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Matz Sels, Mark Flekken, Joël Drommel, Robin Roefs, Mads Hermansen. 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 Egil Selvik in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Egil Selvik in 2026 include Matz Sels (€8.0M), Mark Flekken (€8.0M), Joël Drommel (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Egil Selvik play and who plays similarly?▼
Egil Selvik plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Matz Sels (Belgium, €8.0M); Mark Flekken (Netherlands, €8.0M); Joël Drommel (Netherlands, €3.5M); Robin Roefs (Netherlands, €18.0M).
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.