AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Elias
Players most similar to Elias (Midfielder, €50K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Elias
- 1.Ayumu Seko96% DNA match·Le Havre
- 2.Mateja Stjepanović96% DNA match·Moreirense
- 3.Joep Kluskens95% DNA match·VVV-Venlo
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
InterceptionsTop 17%
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“A Ball-Winner....”
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Ball-Winner
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as heavily involved in play (63 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.8/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.9/90). The three most similar players to Elias by playing style are:
- Ayumu Seko(96% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.5/90). Note: this profile is based on 714 minutes of playing time this season.
- Mateja Stjepanović(96% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as heavily involved in play (52 touches/90).
- Joep Kluskens(95% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as heavily involved in play (58 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (6.6/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 452 minutes of playing time this season.
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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Ayumu Seko
Le Havre · Ligue 1
Japan25yContract 2027
KP/900.38
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Elias: 2y younger
96% match
N/A
#2
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Mateja Stjepanović
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Serbia22yContract 2029
KP/900.27
G/900.04
Ball-Winner
Last 5: → Stablevs Elias: 5y younger
96% match
N/A
#3
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Joep Kluskens
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2026
KP/900.48
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Elias: 4y younger
95% match
N/A
#4
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Mike Vestergård
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Denmark28y
KP/900.58
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: → Stable95% match
N/A
#5
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Max Grüger
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Germany20yContract 2028
KP/900.93
G/900.06
Ball-Winner
95% match
N/A
#6
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Sacha Bansé
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Burkina Faso25y
KP/901.07
G/900.08
Ball-WinnerDefensive
94% match
N/A
#7
J
Jay Matete
Sunderland · Premier League
England25y
KP/901.09
G/900.15
Ball-WinnerDefensive
94% match
N/A
#8
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Taşkın İlter
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Azerbaijan31y
KP/900.45
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot94% match
N/A
#9
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Adriano Firmino
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Brazil26yContract 2027
KP/900.56
G/900.00
Ball-Winner
Last 5: → Stable94% match
N/A
#10
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Mohammed Odriss
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands21yContract 2026
KP/901.37
G/900.00
Balanced MidfielderDefensive
Last 5: ↓ Dip94% match
N/A
#11
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Nick Twisk
AZ · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
KP/900.50
G/900.08
Ball-Winner
Last 5: ↑ Hot93% match
N/A
#12
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Mathias de Amorim
Famalicão · Liga Portugal
France21y
KP/900.94
G/900.15
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: → Stable94% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Elias?▼
The top alternatives to Elias based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ayumu Seko, Mateja Stjepanović, Joep Kluskens, Mike Vestergård, Max Grüger. 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 in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Elias in 2026 include Ayumu Seko (N/A), Mateja Stjepanović (N/A), Joep Kluskens (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Elias play and who plays similarly?▼
Elias plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ayumu Seko (Japan, N/A); Mateja Stjepanović (Serbia, N/A); Joep Kluskens (Netherlands, N/A); Mike Vestergård (Denmark, 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.