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Best Alternatives to Jakob Ankersen

Players most similar to Jakob Ankersen (Attacker, €250K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Jakob Ankersen

  1. 1.Anders Holvad87% DNA match·Aarhus Fremad
  2. 2.Lucas Jensen86% DNA match·Middelfart
  3. 3.Dennis Johnsen85% DNA match·Cremonese€3.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Playing Style Analysis

Small Sample

Jakob Ankersen is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as draws fouls effectively (2.2/90). The three most similar players to Jakob Ankersen by playing style are:

  • Anders Holvad(87% match) — Anders Bak Holvad is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.23 goals/90). (Limited sample: 387 mins)
  • Lucas Jensen(86% match) — Lucas Jensen is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.42 assists/90).
  • Dennis Johnsen(85% match) — Dennis Johnsen is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Dennis Johnsen delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 1100% premium over Jakob Ankersen, with 0.28 goals per 90 at age 28. That's 60% of Jakob Ankersen's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Comparison Base
Jakob Ankersen
AttackerDenmark€250K
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Anders Holvad
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark35y
G/900.23
A/900.00
Small Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Ankersen: -0.24 G/90
87% match
N/A
#2
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Lucas Jensen
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark31y
G/900.00
A/900.42
Small Sample
vs Ankersen: 4y younger
86% match
N/A
#3
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Dennis Johnsen
Cremonese · Serie A
Norway28yContract 2029
G/900.28
A/900.00
Last 5: → Stable
vs Ankersen: 7y younger · -0.19 G/90
85% match
€3.0M
#4
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Sebastian Müller
Schweinfurt · Bundesliga
Germany25y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Small Sample
85% match
N/A
#5
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Andres Jasson
Aalborg BK · Superliga
United States24y
G/900.00
A/900.13
84% match
N/A
#6
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Enzo Stroo
Lisse · Eredivisie
Netherlands31y
G/900.00
A/900.22
Small Sample
84% match
N/A
#7
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Jannik Holmsgaard Pohl
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark30y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Small Sample
84% match
N/A
#8
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Kasper Lunding
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark26y
G/900.00
A/900.14
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
83% match
N/A
#9
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Filip Bundgaard
Brøndby IF · Superliga
Denmark21yContract 2028
G/900.37
A/900.12
Complete Forward
83% match
€3.0M
#10
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Dani van der Moot
Katwijk · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
G/900.22
A/900.22
Small Sample
83% match
N/A
#11
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Danylo Sikan
Anderlecht · Super Lig
Ukraine25yContract 2029
G/900.38
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€6.0M
#12
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Nikola Gjorgjev
Farense · Liga Portugal
Switzerland28y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Small Sample
83% match
N/A
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Jakob Ankersen?▼
The top alternatives to Jakob Ankersen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Anders Holvad, Lucas Jensen, Dennis Johnsen, Sebastian Müller, Andres Jasson. 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 Jakob Ankersen in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Jakob Ankersen in 2026 include Anders Holvad (N/A), Lucas Jensen (N/A), Dennis Johnsen (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jakob Ankersen play and who plays similarly?▼
Jakob Ankersen plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Anders Holvad (Denmark, N/A); Lucas Jensen (Denmark, N/A); Dennis Johnsen (Norway, €3.0M); Sebastian Müller (Germany, 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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