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Vejle Boldklub· 2025/2026 · Superliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Thomas Gundelund

DefenderDenmark24yN/AFull profile →

Solid Defender

1.16Tkl/90

0.39KP/90

Based on 2,417 min · 2025/2026 · Superliga · 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 Thomas Gundelund

Hjalte Bidstrup96% match
Viborg FF · Superliga
Pontus Texel95% match
Kolding IF · Superliga
C. Allen95% match
Hillerød · Superliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid Defender

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (9.2 final-third passes/90), uses long balls frequently (7.1/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Thomas Gundelund:

Hjalte Bidstrup(96% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), uses long balls frequently (6.5/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Pontus Texel(95% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.9 final-third passes/90), central to possession (71 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.7/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
C. Allen(95% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Hjalte Bidstrup

Viborg FF · Superliga

Denmark20yContract 2029

Tkl/903.05

KP/901.22

Reading DefenderSteady form

vs Gundelund: 4y younger

96% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Thomas Gundelund?▼

The top alternatives to Thomas Gundelund based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Hjalte Bidstrup, Pontus Texel, C. Allen, Alagie Saine, Ivan Milicevic. 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 Thomas Gundelund in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Thomas Gundelund in 2026 include Hjalte Bidstrup (N/A), Pontus Texel (N/A), C. Allen (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Thomas Gundelund play and who plays similarly?▼

Thomas Gundelund plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Hjalte Bidstrup (Denmark, N/A); Pontus Texel (Denmark, N/A); C. Allen (Denmark, N/A); Alagie Saine (Gambia, 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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