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FC København· 2025/2026 · Superliga · FULL

Best Alternatives to Viktor Claesson

AttackerSweden34y€2.0MFull profile →

Target ManProlific

0.17G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,334 min · 2025/2026 · Superliga · FULL

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 Viktor Claesson

Jordan Larsson84% match
FC København · Superliga · €3.5M
Lucas Jensen85% match
Middelfart · Superliga
Andres Jasson84% match
Aalborg BK · Superliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManProlific

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.40 goals/90). The three closest DNA matches to Viktor Claesson:

Jordan Larsson(84% match) — Jordan Larsson is a Complete Forward. Versatile attacker combining goals, creativity and work rate.
Lucas Jensen(85% match) — Lucas Jensen is a Forward. Versatile attacking option.
Andres Jasson(84% match) — Andres Jasson is a Forward. Versatile attacking option.

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Jordan Larsson

FC København · Superliga

Sweden29yContract 2027

G/900.29

A/900.10

Complete ForwardIn form ↑

vs Claesson: 5y younger · +0.12 G/90

84% match

€3.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Viktor Claesson?▼

The top alternatives to Viktor Claesson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jordan Larsson, Lucas Jensen, Andres Jasson, Muhamet Hyseni, Oliver Ross. 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 Viktor Claesson in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Viktor Claesson in 2026 include Jordan Larsson (€3.5M), Lucas Jensen (N/A), Andres Jasson (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Viktor Claesson play and who plays similarly?▼

Viktor Claesson plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jordan Larsson (Sweden, €3.5M); Lucas Jensen (Denmark, N/A); Andres Jasson (United States, N/A); Muhamet Hyseni (Kosovo, 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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