AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Nils Zätterström
Players most similar to Nils Zätterström (Defender, €3.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Nils Zätterström
- 1.Hjalmar Ekdal84% DNA match·Burnley€6.0M
- 2.Chadi Riad83% DNA match·Crystal Palace€12.0M
- 3.Jozhua Vertrouwd84% DNA match·Rayo Vallecano€3.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (6.1 clearances/90) and meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 662 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Nils Zätterström by playing style are:
- Hjalmar Ekdal(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.3 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.0 aerials won/90, 63%).
- Chadi Riad(83% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (58% duel success).
- Jozhua Vertrouwd(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (63 passes/90), central to possession (75 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 498 minutes of playing time this season.
Transfer Intelligence
Hjalmar Ekdal delivers 84% of the same playing style, at a 100% premium over Nils Zätterström, with 1.40 tackles won 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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Hjalmar Ekdal
Burnley · Premier League
Sweden27yContract 2027
Tkl/901.40
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Zätterström: 6y older
84% match
€6.0M
#2
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Chadi Riad
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Morocco22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Zätterström: €9M more expensive
83% match
€12.0M
#3
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Jozhua Vertrouwd
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Netherlands21yContract 2026
Tkl/901.81
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
84% match
€3.0M
#4
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Oliver Provstgaard
Lazio · Serie A
Denmark22yContract 2029
Tkl/900.55
KP/900.41
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€4.5M
#5
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Anel Ahmedhodzic
Feyenoord · Eredivisie
Bosnia and Herzegovina27yContract 2029
Tkl/901.10
KP/900.53
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€12.0M
#6
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Giovanni Leoni
Liverpool · Premier League
Italy19yContract 2031
Tkl/901.05
KP/900.07
Ball-Playing CBAerial
82% match
€25.0M
#7
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A. Andersson
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Sweden29y
Tkl/902.13
KP/901.29
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
N/A
#8
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Dan Ballard
Sunderland · Premier League
Northern Ireland26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.67
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€20.0M
#9
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Gustaf Lagerbielke
Sporting Braga · Liga Portugal
Sweden26yContract 2030
Tkl/901.02
KP/900.31
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
€5.0M
#10
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Daniel Elfadli
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Libya29yContract 2028
Tkl/902.46
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBAerial
83% match
€3.5M
#11
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Jonas Svensson
Beşiktaş · Super Lig
Norway33y
Tkl/903.31
KP/900.26
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
N/A
#12
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Chidozie Awaziem
Nantes · Ligue 1
Nigeria29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.60
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBAerial
82% match
€3.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Nils Zätterström?▼
The top alternatives to Nils Zätterström based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Hjalmar Ekdal, Chadi Riad, Jozhua Vertrouwd, Oliver Provstgaard, Anel Ahmedhodzic. 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 Nils Zätterström in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Nils Zätterström in 2026 include Hjalmar Ekdal (€6.0M), Chadi Riad (€12.0M), Jozhua Vertrouwd (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Nils Zätterström play and who plays similarly?▼
Nils Zätterström plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Hjalmar Ekdal (Sweden, €6.0M); Chadi Riad (Morocco, €12.0M); Jozhua Vertrouwd (Netherlands, €3.0M); Oliver Provstgaard (Denmark, €4.5M).
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.