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Middelfart· 2025/2026 · Superliga · FULL

Best Alternatives to Jacob Linnet

DefenderDenmark31yN/AFull profile →

Physical Stopper

2.14Tkl/90

0.79KP/90

Based on 2,707 min · 2025/2026 · Superliga · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Jacob Linnet

S. Wæver98% match
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Ahmed Iljazovski97% match
Hvidovre · Superliga
Srdjan Kuzmic96% match
Viborg FF · Superliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical Stopper

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Jacob Linnet:

S. Wæver(98% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.6 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.3 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Ahmed Iljazovski(97% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), uses long balls frequently (6.3/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Srdjan Kuzmic(96% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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S. Wæver

Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga

Denmark30yContract 2026

Tkl/904.31

KP/900.56

Physical StopperSteady form

98% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Jacob Linnet?▼

The top alternatives to Jacob Linnet based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: S. Wæver, Ahmed Iljazovski, Srdjan Kuzmic, Marcus McCoy, Lasse Flø. 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 Jacob Linnet in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Jacob Linnet in 2026 include S. Wæver (N/A), Ahmed Iljazovski (N/A), Srdjan Kuzmic (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Jacob Linnet play and who plays similarly?▼

Jacob Linnet plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include S. Wæver (Denmark, N/A); Ahmed Iljazovski (Denmark, N/A); Srdjan Kuzmic (Slovenia, N/A); Marcus McCoy (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.

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