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AEK Athens· 2025/2026 · Super League · PARTIAL

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MidfielderSweden30y€2.0MFull profile →

CreatorCreativeSmall Sample

2.48KP/90

0.00G/90

0.35A/90

Based on 761 min · 2025/2026 · Super 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 Niclas Eliasson

Mikael Egill Ellertsson69% match
Genoa · Serie A · €3.5M
Alexandre Vincent69% match
Les Herbiers · Ligue 1

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreativeSmall Sample

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.5 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.35 assists/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.95 big chances/90) and top 10% creator in the league. Note: this profile is based on 761 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Niclas Eliasson:

Mikael Egill Ellertsson(69% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed.
Alexandre Vincent(69% match) — A Midfielder.
Christian Kinsombi(69% match) — A Creator. Note: this profile is based on 890 minutes of playing time this season.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Mikael Egill Ellertsson

Genoa · Serie A

Iceland24yContract 2029

KP/900.54

G/900.03

Balanced MidfielderOut of form ↓

vs Eliasson: 6y younger

69% match

€3.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Niclas Eliasson?▼

The top alternatives to Niclas Eliasson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mikael Egill Ellertsson, Alexandre Vincent, Christian Kinsombi, Luca Monticelli, David Suárez. 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 Niclas Eliasson in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Niclas Eliasson in 2026 include Mikael Egill Ellertsson (€3.5M), Alexandre Vincent (N/A), Christian Kinsombi (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Niclas Eliasson play and who plays similarly?▼

Niclas Eliasson plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mikael Egill Ellertsson (Iceland, €3.5M); Alexandre Vincent (France, N/A); Christian Kinsombi (Germany, N/A); Luca Monticelli (Belgium, 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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