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Best Alternatives to Augustus Kargbo

Players most similar to Augustus Kargbo (Attacker, €1.2M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Augustus Kargbo

  1. 1.Yankuba Minteh83% DNA match·Brighton & Hove Albion€40.0M
  2. 2.Charalampos Kostoulas83% DNA match·Brighton & Hove Albion€25.0M
  3. 3.Iliman Ndiaye82% DNA match·Everton€50.0M

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

Small Sample

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.0/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.6 dispossessed/90). The three most similar players to Augustus Kargbo by playing style are:

  • Yankuba Minteh(83% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.5/90).
  • Charalampos Kostoulas(83% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.60 goals/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.35 big chances/90), strong in aerial duels (5.1 aerials won/90), draws fouls effectively (3.3/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.9 dispossessed/90).
  • Iliman Ndiaye(82% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.4/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.1 dispossessed/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Yankuba Minteh delivers 83% of the same playing style, at a 3233% premium over Augustus Kargbo, with 0.12 goals per 90 at age 21. That's 60% of Augustus Kargbo'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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Augustus Kargbo
AttackerSierra Leone€1.2M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Yankuba Minteh
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Gambia21yContract 2029
G/900.12
A/900.16
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Kargbo: €39M more expensive · 5y younger · -0.08 G/90
83% match
€40.0M
#2
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Charalampos Kostoulas
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Greece18yContract 2030
G/900.56
A/900.28
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Kargbo: €24M more expensive · 8y younger · +0.36 G/90
83% match
€25.0M
#3
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Iliman Ndiaye
Everton · Premier League
France26yContract 2029
G/900.21
A/900.10
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Kargbo: €49M more expensive
82% match
€50.0M
#4
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Taiwo Awoniyi 
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Nigeria28yContract 2027
G/900.83
A/900.21
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
€12.0M
#5
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Loum Tchaouna
Burnley · Premier League
France22yContract 2030
G/900.16
A/900.00
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
€15.0M
#6
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Tiago Morais
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Portugal22y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Small Sample
82% match
€3.0M
#7
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Ilan Kebbal
Paris · Ligue 1
Algeria27yContract 2028
G/900.56
A/900.28
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
82% match
€12.0M
#8
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Mateo Joseph
Mallorca · La Liga
England22yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.06
81% match
€3.5M
#9
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Mama Baldé
Brest · Ligue 1
Guinea-Bissau30yContract 2027
G/900.00
A/900.65
Target ManSmall Sample
82% match
€3.5M
#10
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Chemsdine Talbi
Sunderland · Premier League
Belgium21yContract 2030
G/900.23
A/900.06
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
€25.0M
#11
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Viktor Gyökeres
Arsenal · Premier League
Sweden27yContract 2030
G/900.57
A/900.04
PoacherProlific
Last 5: → Stable
82% match
€65.0M
#12
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Youssef Chermiti
Rangers · Premier League
Portugal21yContract 2029
G/900.67
A/900.22
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable
82% match
€9.0M
Compare head-to-head:Kargbo vs Minteh →Kargbo vs Kostoulas →Kargbo vs Ndiaye →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Augustus Kargbo?▼
The top alternatives to Augustus Kargbo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Yankuba Minteh, Charalampos Kostoulas, Iliman Ndiaye, Taiwo Awoniyi , Loum Tchaouna. 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 Augustus Kargbo in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Augustus Kargbo in 2026 include Yankuba Minteh (€40.0M), Charalampos Kostoulas (€25.0M), Iliman Ndiaye (€50.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Augustus Kargbo play and who plays similarly?▼
Augustus Kargbo plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Yankuba Minteh (Gambia, €40.0M); Charalampos Kostoulas (Greece, €25.0M); Iliman Ndiaye (France, €50.0M); Taiwo Awoniyi  (Nigeria, €12.0M).
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.
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