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Best Alternatives to Anthony Gordon

Players most similar to Anthony Gordon (Attacker, €60.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Anthony Gordon

  1. 1.Harvey Barnes88% DNA match·Newcastle United€32.0M
  2. 2.Tom Watson85% DNA match·Millwall€10.0M
  3. 3.Harry Wilson85% DNA match·Fulham€25.0M

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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Playing Style Analysis

Inside Forward

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90). The three most similar players to Anthony Gordon by playing style are:

  • Harvey Barnes(88% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90).
  • Tom Watson(85% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90).
  • Harry Wilson(85% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Harvey Barnes delivers 88% of the same playing style, at 47% lower cost (€32.0M vs €60.0M), with 0.34 goals per 90 at age 28. That's 115% of Anthony Gordon's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Comparison Base
Anthony Gordon
AttackerEngland€60.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Harvey Barnes
Newcastle United · Premier League
England28yContract 2028
G/900.34
A/900.00
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Gordon: €28M cheaper · 3y older
88% match
€32.0M
#2
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Tom Watson
Millwall · Premier League
England20yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.00
Inside Forward
vs Gordon: €50M cheaper · 5y younger
85% match
€10.0M
#3
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Harry Wilson
Fulham · Premier League
Wales29yContract 2026
G/900.34
A/900.20
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Gordon: €35M cheaper · 4y older
85% match
€25.0M
#4
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Callum Wilson
West Ham United · Premier League
England34yContract 2026
G/900.49
A/900.08
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€5.0M
#5
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Ben Gannon-Doak
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
Scotland20yContract 2030
G/900.15
A/900.35
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€18.0M
#6
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Noni Madueke
Arsenal · Premier League
England24yContract 2030
G/900.16
A/900.08
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€50.0M
#7
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Cody Gakpo
Liverpool · Premier League
Netherlands27yContract 2028
G/900.24
A/900.17
Inside Forward
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€70.0M
#8
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Dwight McNeil
Everton · Premier League
England26yContract 2027
G/900.00
A/900.08
84% match
€20.0M
#9
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Tyrique George
Everton · Premier League
England20yContract 2027
G/900.94
A/900.47
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€22.0M
#10
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Marcus Edwards
Burnley · Premier League
England27yContract 2029
G/900.09
A/900.26
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€8.0M
#11
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Alex Iwobi
Fulham · Premier League
Nigeria30yContract 2028
G/900.16
A/900.12
Link-up Striker
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€25.0M
#12
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Bertrand Traoré
Sunderland · Premier League
Burkina Faso30yContract 2026
G/900.14
A/900.00
Small Sample
84% match
€5.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Anthony Gordon?
The top alternatives to Anthony Gordon based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Harvey Barnes, Tom Watson, Harry Wilson, Callum Wilson, Ben Gannon-Doak. 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 Anthony Gordon in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Anthony Gordon in 2026 include Harvey Barnes (€32.0M), Tom Watson (€10.0M), Harry Wilson (€25.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Anthony Gordon play and who plays similarly?
Anthony Gordon plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Harvey Barnes (England, €32.0M); Tom Watson (England, €10.0M); Harry Wilson (Wales, €25.0M); Callum Wilson (England, €5.0M).
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.