AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Nicolai Clausen
Players most similar to Nicolai Clausen (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (10.1 final-third passes/90), central to possession (72 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (8.7/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Nicolai Clausen by playing style are:
- Alexander Rossipal(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), central to possession (76 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (6.9/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- A. Oggesen(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), wins the physical battle (66% duel success), uses long balls frequently (6.0/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- J. Teze(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), uses long balls frequently (5.1/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
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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Alexander Rossipal
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2027
Tkl/901.70
KP/901.82
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#2
A
A. Oggesen
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Denmark32yContract 2027
Tkl/901.38
KP/901.55
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#3
J
J. Teze
Monaco · Ligue 1
Netherlands26yContract 2029
Tkl/902.37
KP/901.16
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: → Stable98% match
€12.0M
#4
T
Thilo Kehrer
Germany · Ligue 1
Germany29yContract 2028
Tkl/902.28
KP/900.26
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable98% match
€18.0M
#5
E
E. Søgaard
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark29y
Tkl/902.13
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#6
T
Tim Oberdorf
Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2026
Tkl/901.73
KP/900.49
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#7
D
Daníel Leó Grétarsson
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Iceland30yContract 2027
Tkl/902.61
KP/901.10
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#8
E
Eric García
FC Barcelona · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.61
KP/901.08
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable98% match
€30.0M
#9
W
Waldemar Anton
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2028
Tkl/902.04
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable97% match
€18.0M
#10
C
Chidozie Awaziem
Nantes · Ligue 1
Nigeria29yContract 2028
Tkl/900.97
KP/900.44
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable97% match
€3.0M
#11
E
Eric Smith
St. Pauli · Bundesliga
Sweden29yContract 2025
Tkl/901.42
KP/900.62
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable97% match
€5.0M
#12
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Ramy Bensebaini
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Algeria30yContract 2027
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.39
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
€7.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Nicolai Clausen?▼
The top alternatives to Nicolai Clausen based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Alexander Rossipal, A. Oggesen, J. Teze, Thilo Kehrer, E. Søgaard. 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 Nicolai Clausen in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Nicolai Clausen in 2026 include Alexander Rossipal (N/A), A. Oggesen (N/A), J. Teze (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Nicolai Clausen play and who plays similarly?▼
Nicolai Clausen plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Alexander Rossipal (Germany, N/A); A. Oggesen (Denmark, N/A); J. Teze (Netherlands, €12.0M); Thilo Kehrer (Germany, €18.0M).
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.