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Best Alternatives to Melker Ellborg

GoalkeeperSweden23y€500KFull profile →
Commanding KeeperSmall Sample
0.00G/90
0.00A/90

Based on 450 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · PARTIAL

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 Melker Ellborg

  1. Gianluigi Donnarumma80% match

    Manchester City · Premier League · €45.0M

  2. David Raya80% match

    Arsenal · Premier League · €35.0M

  3. Bart Verbruggen80% match

    Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League · €35.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Commanding KeeperSmall Sample

A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90). Note: this profile is based on 450 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Melker Ellborg:

  • Gianluigi Donnarumma(80% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (92% success) and commands the box with authority (0.8 punches/90).
  • David Raya(80% match) — A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (96% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.70 conceded/90).
  • Bart Verbruggen(80% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (89% success).

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Comparison Base
Melker Ellborg
GoalkeeperSwedenPremier League€500K
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Gianluigi Donnarumma

Manchester City · Premier League

Italy27yContract 2030
Tkl/900.03
Traditional Keeper

vs Ellborg: €45M more expensive · 4y older

80% match
€45.0M
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#2
D
David Raya

Arsenal · Premier League

Spain30yContract 2028
Tkl/900.03
Reliable Keeper

vs Ellborg: €35M more expensive · 7y older

80% match
€35.0M
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#3
B
Bart Verbruggen

Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League

Netherlands23yContract 2028
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper

vs Ellborg: €35M more expensive

80% match
€35.0M
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#4
G
Guglielmo Vicario

Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League

Italy29yContract 2028
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
80% match
€30.0M
#5
D
Djordje Petrovic

AFC Bournemouth · Premier League

Serbia26yContract 2030
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
80% match
€28.0M
#6
D
Dean Henderson

Crystal Palace · Premier League

England29yContract 2028
Tkl/900.03
Traditional Keeper
80% match
€28.0M
#7
G
Giorgi Mamardashvili

Liverpool · Premier League

Georgia25yContract 2031
Tkl/900.10
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
80% match
€28.0M
#8
C
Caoimhín Kelleher

Brentford · Premier League

Republic of Ireland27yContract 2030
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
80% match
€22.0M
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#9
A
Antonín Kinský

Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League

Czech Republic23yContract 2031
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
96% match
€13.0M
#10
T
Timo Schlieck

SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga

Germany20y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding KeeperSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#11
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Silas Prüfrock

SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga

Germany21y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
97% match
N/A
#12
S
Salvador Esquivel

Atlético Madrid · La Liga

Spain20y
Tkl/900.00
Reliable KeeperSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#13
M
Manu González

Real Betis · La Liga

Spain19y
Tkl/900.00
Reliable KeeperSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
#14
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Dominik Reimann

Magdeburg · Bundesliga

Germany28y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
96% match
N/A
#15
P
Pelle Boevink

SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga

Netherlands28y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
97% match
N/A
#16
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Lukas Schneller

Sandhausen · Bundesliga

Germany24y
Tkl/900.00
Reliable KeeperSmall Sample
96% match
N/A

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Who are the best alternatives to Melker Ellborg?▼
The top alternatives to Melker Ellborg based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gianluigi Donnarumma, David Raya, Bart Verbruggen, Guglielmo Vicario, Djordje Petrovic. 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 Melker Ellborg in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Melker Ellborg in 2026 include Gianluigi Donnarumma (€45.0M), David Raya (€35.0M), Bart Verbruggen (€35.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Melker Ellborg play and who plays similarly?▼
Melker Ellborg plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, €45.0M); David Raya (Spain, €35.0M); Bart Verbruggen (Netherlands, €35.0M); Guglielmo Vicario (Italy, €30.0M).
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.
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