AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Morten Thorsby
Players most similar to Morten Thorsby (Midfielder, €3.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Morten Thorsby
- 1.Kristian Thorstvedt89% DNA match·Sassuolo€10.0M
- 2.Jens Odgaard87% DNA match·Bologna€15.0M
- 3.Mikael Egill Ellertsson86% DNA match·Genoa€3.5M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Chances MissedTop 0%
???Bottom 9%
“A Ball-Winner....”
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Ball-WinnerSmall Sample
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and dominant in the air (6.4 aerials won/90, 69%). Note: this profile is based on 731 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Morten Thorsby by playing style are:
- Kristian Thorstvedt(89% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), heavily involved in play (58 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.1/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 673 minutes of playing time this season.
- Jens Odgaard(87% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a regular goalscorer (0.33 goals/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.1 dispossessed/90).
- Mikael Egill Ellertsson(86% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed.
Transfer Intelligence
Kristian Thorstvedt delivers 89% of the same playing style, at a 233% premium over Morten Thorsby, with 0.67 key passes per 90 at age 27.
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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Kristian Thorstvedt
Sassuolo · Serie A
Norway27yContract 2027
KP/900.67
G/900.27
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stablevs Thorsby: €7M more expensive · 3y younger
89% match
€10.0M
#2
J
Jens Odgaard
Bologna · Serie A
Denmark27yContract 2027
KP/900.76
G/900.33
CreatorSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Thorsby: €12M more expensive · 3y younger
87% match
€15.0M
#3
M
Mikael Egill Ellertsson
Genoa · Serie A
Iceland24yContract 2029
KP/900.40
G/900.00
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Thorsby: 6y younger
86% match
€3.5M
#4
M
Medon Berisha
Lecce · Serie A
Albania22yContract 2028
KP/902.04
G/900.27
CreatorCreative
85% match
€6.0M
#5
J
Jesper Karlström
Udinese · Serie A
Sweden30yContract 2026
KP/900.45
G/900.06
Box-to-Box
84% match
€4.0M
#6
G
Giovanni Fabbian
Fiorentina · Serie A
Italy23yContract 2026
KP/901.45
G/900.00
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€10.0M
#7
J
Jari Vandeputte
Cremonese · Serie A
Belgium30y
KP/903.00
G/900.00
CreatorCreative
83% match
€3.3M
#8
O
Oliver Sørensen
Parma · Serie A
Denmark24yContract 2030
KP/900.13
G/900.13
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
83% match
€7.5M
#9
M
Michel Aebischer
Pisa · Serie A
Switzerland29yContract 2026
KP/901.05
G/900.00
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
€4.0M
#10
T
Tommaso Pobega
Bologna · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2026
KP/900.36
G/900.18
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
€9.0M
#11
C
Charles De Ketelaere
Atalanta · Serie A
Belgium25yContract 2028
KP/902.53
G/900.06
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€35.0M
#12
M
Morten Frendrup
Genoa · Serie A
Denmark25yContract 2028
KP/900.23
G/900.06
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
€18.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Morten Thorsby?▼
The top alternatives to Morten Thorsby based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Kristian Thorstvedt, Jens Odgaard, Mikael Egill Ellertsson, Medon Berisha, Jesper Karlström. 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 Morten Thorsby in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Morten Thorsby in 2026 include Kristian Thorstvedt (€10.0M), Jens Odgaard (€15.0M), Mikael Egill Ellertsson (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Morten Thorsby play and who plays similarly?▼
Morten Thorsby plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Kristian Thorstvedt (Norway, €10.0M); Jens Odgaard (Denmark, €15.0M); Mikael Egill Ellertsson (Iceland, €3.5M); Medon Berisha (Albania, €6.0M).
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.