AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Ilir Krasniqi
Players most similar to Ilir Krasniqi (Defender, €1.2M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Ilir Krasniqi
- 1.Daniel Elfadli85% DNA match·Hamburger SV€3.5M
- 2.Ardian Ismajli85% DNA match·Torino€6.0M
- 3.Anel Ahmedhodzic84% DNA match·Feyenoord€12.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
InterceptionsTop 3%
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CB
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), strong in aerial duels (3.4 aerials won/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.4/90). The three most similar players to Ilir Krasniqi by playing style are:
- Daniel Elfadli(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90) and meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy).
- Ardian Ismajli(85% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.5 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), uses long balls frequently (6.3/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 719 minutes of playing time this season.
- Anel Ahmedhodzic(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), central to possession (72 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Transfer Intelligence
Daniel Elfadli delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 192% premium over Ilir Krasniqi, with 2.46 tackles won per 90 at age 29.
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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Daniel Elfadli
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Libya29yContract 2028
Tkl/902.46
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Krasniqi: 3y older
85% match
€3.5M
#2
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Ardian Ismajli
Torino · Serie A
Albania29yContract 2027
Tkl/902.25
KP/900.38
Physical StopperAerial
vs Krasniqi: 3y older
85% match
€6.0M
#3
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Anel Ahmedhodzic
Feyenoord · Eredivisie
Bosnia and Herzegovina27yContract 2029
Tkl/901.10
KP/900.53
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stablevs Krasniqi: €11M more expensive
84% match
€12.0M
#4
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Nico Elvedi
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Switzerland29yContract 2027
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBAerial
84% match
€4.0M
#5
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Danilho Doekhi
FC Union Berlin · Bundesliga
Netherlands27yContract 2026
Tkl/901.00
KP/900.29
Physical StopperAerial
84% match
€13.0M
#6
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Sascha Britschgi
Parma · Serie A
Switzerland19yContract 2030
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.86
Active Full-Back
84% match
€7.0M
#7
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Rasmus Kristensen
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Denmark28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.39
KP/900.80
Active Full-BackAerial
84% match
€14.0M
#8
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Ümit Akdağ
Alanyaspor · Super Lig
Romania22yContract 2028
Tkl/901.24
KP/900.62
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€4.0M
#9
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Albian Hajdari
TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga
Switzerland22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.18
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
84% match
€20.0M
#10
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Roland Sallai
Galatasaray · Super Lig
Hungary28yContract 2028
Tkl/901.79
KP/900.88
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€12.0M
#11
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Kojo Peprah Oppong
Nice · Ligue 1
Ghana21yContract 2029
Tkl/902.21
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€4.0M
#12
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Jordan Torunarigha
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Nigeria28yContract 2028
Tkl/901.86
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
84% match
€4.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Ilir Krasniqi?▼
The top alternatives to Ilir Krasniqi based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Daniel Elfadli, Ardian Ismajli, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Nico Elvedi, Danilho Doekhi. 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 Ilir Krasniqi in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Ilir Krasniqi in 2026 include Daniel Elfadli (€3.5M), Ardian Ismajli (€6.0M), Anel Ahmedhodzic (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Ilir Krasniqi play and who plays similarly?▼
Ilir Krasniqi plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Daniel Elfadli (Libya, €3.5M); Ardian Ismajli (Albania, €6.0M); Anel Ahmedhodzic (Bosnia and Herzegovina, €12.0M); Nico Elvedi (Switzerland, €4.0M).
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.