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Best Alternatives to Mats Pedersen

MidfielderNorway21yN/AFull profile →
Box-to-BoxCreativeSmall Sample
2.04KP/90
0.00G/90
0.15A/90

Based on 619 min · Latest season · Superliga · PARTIAL

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

DNA matchPrioritizes Superliga & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Mats Pedersen

  1. G. Fraulo97% match

    Lyngby Boldklub · Superliga

  2. Jesús Alfaro97% match

    Kolding IF · Superliga

  3. G. Larsen97% match

    HB Køge · Superliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-BoxCreativeSmall Sample

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.58 big chances/90), heavily involved in play (53 touches/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Mats Pedersen:

  • G. Fraulo(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90), heavily involved in play (66 touches/90), active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
  • Jesús Alfaro(97% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.5/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
  • G. Larsen(97% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (53 touches/90), active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.

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Comparison Base
Mats Pedersen
MidfielderNorwaySuperligaN/A
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
G
G. Fraulo

Lyngby Boldklub · Superliga

Denmark21yContract 2028
KP/902.63
G/900.15
CreatorCreativeSteady form
97% match
N/A
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#2
J
Jesús Alfaro

Kolding IF · Superliga

Spain34y
KP/902.30
G/900.23
Box-to-BoxCreativeSteady form

vs Pedersen: 13y older

97% match
N/A
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#3
G
G. Larsen

HB Køge · Superliga

Denmark19y
KP/902.25
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxCreativeOut of form ↓

vs Pedersen: 2y younger

97% match
N/A
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#4
C
Casper Jørgensen

Kolding IF · Superliga

Denmark23y
KP/901.60
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxCreativeSteady form
96% match
N/A
#5
M
Meinhard Olsen

Kolding IF · Superliga

Faroe Islands29y
KP/901.36
G/900.10
Box-to-Box
96% match
N/A
#6
J
Jon Ander Olasagasti

Levante · La Liga

Spain25y
KP/901.98
G/900.05
CreatorCreativeIn form ↑
99% match
N/A
#7
R
Ruben Müller

Paderborn · Bundesliga

Germany20y
KP/901.60
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxCreativeSteady form
99% match
N/A
#8
A
Alessio Castro-Montes

FC Köln · Bundesliga

Belgium29yContract 2028
KP/903.41
G/900.15
Box-to-BoxCreativeSteady form
98% match
€3.0M
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#9
E
Eugeni

Marbella · La Liga

Spain31y
KP/901.54
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#10
R
Ross Barkley

Aston Villa · Premier League

England32yContract 2026
KP/901.06
G/900.32
Box-to-BoxSmall SampleSteady form
97% match
€5.0M
#11
Á
Álex Cardero

Real Oviedo · La Liga

Spain22y
KP/901.91
G/900.21
CreatorCreative
97% match
N/A
#12
N
Naouirou Ahamada

Auxerre · Ligue 1

France24yContract 2027
KP/900.79
G/900.00
Balanced MidfielderSmall SampleOut of form ↓
97% match
€3.5M
#13
F
Foued Kadir

Istres · La Liga

Algeria42y
KP/901.29
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#14
A
Aarón Ochoa

Málaga · La Liga

Spain19yContract 2029
KP/903.94
G/900.26
CreatorCreativeOut of form ↓
97% match
N/A
#15
C
Connor Krempicki

Magdeburg · Bundesliga

Germany31y
KP/901.32
G/900.09
Box-to-BoxSteady form
96% match
N/A
#16
Y
Yusuf Deniz Sas

Ümraniyespor · Super Lig

Turkey20y
KP/902.69
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxCreativeSteady form
98% match
N/A

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Who are the best alternatives to Mats Pedersen?▼
The top alternatives to Mats Pedersen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: G. Fraulo, Jesús Alfaro, G. Larsen, Casper Jørgensen, Meinhard Olsen. 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 Mats Pedersen in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Mats Pedersen in 2026 include G. Fraulo (N/A), Jesús Alfaro (N/A), G. Larsen (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Mats Pedersen play and who plays similarly?▼
Mats Pedersen plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include G. Fraulo (Denmark, N/A); Jesús Alfaro (Spain, N/A); G. Larsen (Denmark, N/A); Casper Jørgensen (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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