AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Mads Pedersen
Players most similar to Mads Pedersen (Defender, €1.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Mads Pedersen
- 1.Marcus Pedersen91% DNA match·Torino€3.5M
- 2.Rasmus Kristensen87% DNA match·Eintracht Frankfurt€14.0M
- 3.Kristoffer Lund88% DNA match·FC Köln€4.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
DribblesTop 15%
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“A Defender....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an aggressive ball-winner (3.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league. The three most similar players to Mads Pedersen by playing style are:
- Marcus Pedersen(91% match) — A Defender. Note: this profile is based on 871 minutes of playing time this season.
- Rasmus Kristensen(87% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (9.0 final-third passes/90), central to possession (80 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.7/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.3/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 761 minutes of playing time this season.
- Kristoffer Lund(88% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Transfer Intelligence
Marcus Pedersen delivers 91% of the same playing style, at a 250% premium over Mads Pedersen, with 0.93 tackles won per 90 at age 25.
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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Marcus Pedersen
Torino · Serie A
Norway25yContract 2027
Tkl/900.93
KP/900.62
Small Sample
vs Pedersen: 4y younger
91% match
€3.5M
#2
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Rasmus Kristensen
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Denmark28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.39
KP/900.80
Active Full-BackAerial
vs Pedersen: €13M more expensive
87% match
€14.0M
#3
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Kristoffer Lund
FC Köln · Bundesliga
Denmark23yContract 2026
Tkl/901.27
KP/900.91
Active Full-BackAerial
vs Pedersen: 6y younger
88% match
€4.0M
#4
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Sebastian Sebulonsen
FC Köln · Bundesliga
Norway26yContract 2028
Tkl/900.81
KP/900.46
AerialSmall Sample
86% match
€5.5M
#5
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Adrià Pedrosa
Elche · La Liga
Spain27yContract 2026
Tkl/902.88
KP/901.85
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip86% match
€4.0M
#6
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Lukas Klostermann
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.37
KP/900.10
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
85% match
€3.5M
#7
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Alexander Prass
TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga
Austria24yContract 2028
Tkl/902.22
KP/901.23
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
€7.0M
#8
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Borna Sosa
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Croatia28yContract 2028
Tkl/901.85
KP/900.92
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
€4.0M
#9
J
Josha Vagnoman
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga
Germany25yContract 2028
Tkl/901.34
KP/900.77
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
€10.0M
#10
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Andreas Hanche-Olsen
FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga
Norway29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.05
KP/900.21
Ball-Playing CBAerial
85% match
€5.0M
#11
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Jeremy Toljan
Levante · La Liga
Germany31y
Tkl/901.69
KP/900.87
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€3.5M
#12
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David Raum
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.81
KP/902.57
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€22.0M
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Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Mads Pedersen.
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Who are the best alternatives to Mads Pedersen?▼
The top alternatives to Mads Pedersen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marcus Pedersen, Rasmus Kristensen, Kristoffer Lund, Sebastian Sebulonsen, Adrià Pedrosa. 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 Mads Pedersen in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Mads Pedersen in 2026 include Marcus Pedersen (€3.5M), Rasmus Kristensen (€14.0M), Kristoffer Lund (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Mads Pedersen play and who plays similarly?▼
Mads Pedersen plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marcus Pedersen (Norway, €3.5M); Rasmus Kristensen (Denmark, €14.0M); Kristoffer Lund (Denmark, €4.0M); Sebastian Sebulonsen (Norway, €5.5M).
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.