What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Ashley Barnes?

Barnes unlocks defences more often than Sesko — 64% more. 1 pressing action in 23 games. €0M. You decide. Compared with Benjamin Sesko (€200K vs anchor). Concern: Assists (Bottom 0%).

How does Ashley Barnes compare to Benjamin Sesko?

Ashley Barnes key passes vs Benjamin Sesko (8 key passes in 23 games), but press intensity (1 pressing action in 23 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Ashley Barnes's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Weakness: Assists (Bottom 0%). Percentiles vs Premier League Attacker with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Ashley Barnes?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Benjamin Sesko. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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AI Verdict: Ashley Barnes

Centre ForwardEngland36y€200KFull profile →

Target ManSmall Sample

0.11G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 800 min · 2021/2022 · Premier League · FULL

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Barnes unlocks defences more often than Sesko — 64% more.

vs Benjamin Sesko · same league & role · €200K

Barnes wins on

Key Passes

8 key passes in 23 games

Barnes loses on

Press Intensity

1 pressing action in 23 games

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Assists

0.00/90Bottom 0%

Press Intensity

0.08/90Bottom 12%

Percentile rank among Premier League forwards (n=544) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Target ManSmall Sample

Ashley Barnes is a Target Man. Ashley Barnes is a Target Man. Physical presence who wins duels and holds up play.

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