AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Jan Elvedi
Players most similar to Jan Elvedi (Defender, €8.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Jan Elvedi
- 1.Nico Elvedi94% DNA match·Borussia Mönchengladbach€4.0M
- 2.Kosta Nedeljkovic87% DNA match·RB Leipzig€8.0M
- 3.Matthias Ginter86% DNA match·SC Freiburg€6.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
InterceptionsTop 19%
“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBAerial
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.8 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (68% duel success). The three most similar players to Jan Elvedi by playing style are:
- Nico Elvedi(94% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (8.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (69% duel success).
- Kosta Nedeljkovic(87% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 480 minutes of playing time this season.
- Matthias Ginter(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), strong in aerial duels (3.3 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.8/90). Note: this profile is based on 540 minutes of playing time this season.
Transfer Intelligence
Nico Elvedi delivers 94% of the same playing style, at 50% lower cost (€4.0M vs €8.0M), with 1.70 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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Nico Elvedi
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Switzerland29yContract 2027
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBAerial
94% match
€4.0M
#2
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Kosta Nedeljkovic
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Serbia20yContract 2026
Tkl/900.36
KP/900.00
Small Sample
vs Elvedi: 9y younger
87% match
€8.0M
#3
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Matthias Ginter
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga
Germany32yContract 2027
Tkl/901.14
KP/900.43
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Elvedi: 3y older
86% match
€6.0M
#4
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Ramy Bensebaini
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Algeria31yContract 2027
Tkl/903.14
KP/900.12
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
87% match
€7.0M
#5
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Daniel Elfadli
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Libya29yContract 2028
Tkl/902.46
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBAerial
86% match
€3.5M
#6
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Nico Schlotterbeck
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2027
Tkl/902.00
KP/900.89
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable86% match
€55.0M
#7
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Robin Koch
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2030
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.08
Ball-Playing CBAerial
85% match
€15.0M
#8
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Danilho Doekhi
FC Union Berlin · Bundesliga
Netherlands27yContract 2026
Tkl/901.00
KP/900.29
Physical StopperAerial
85% match
€13.0M
#9
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Finn Jeltsch
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga
Germany19yContract 2030
Tkl/900.74
KP/900.62
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€25.0M
#10
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Eren Elmalı
Galatasaray · Super Lig
Turkey25yContract 2028
Tkl/901.95
KP/901.51
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
€5.0M
#11
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Tomas Kalas
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Czech Republic32yContract 2027
Tkl/900.98
KP/900.42
Ball-Playing CBAerial
84% match
€9.0M
#12
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Manuel Akanji
Inter · Serie A
Switzerland30yContract 2026
Tkl/901.47
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€22.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Jan Elvedi?▼
The top alternatives to Jan Elvedi based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nico Elvedi, Kosta Nedeljkovic, Matthias Ginter, Ramy Bensebaini, Daniel Elfadli. 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 Jan Elvedi in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Jan Elvedi in 2026 include Nico Elvedi (€4.0M), Kosta Nedeljkovic (€8.0M), Matthias Ginter (€6.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jan Elvedi play and who plays similarly?▼
Jan Elvedi plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nico Elvedi (Switzerland, €4.0M); Kosta Nedeljkovic (Serbia, €8.0M); Matthias Ginter (Germany, €6.0M); Ramy Bensebaini (Algeria, €7.0M).
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.