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Best Alternatives to Alexander Sørloth

Players most similar to Alexander Sørloth (Attacker, €20.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Alexander Sørloth

  1. 1.Roberto Fernández86% DNA match·Espanyol€10.0M
  2. 2.Alexander Isak86% DNA match·Liverpool€100.0M
  3. 3.Cucho Hernández85% DNA match·Real Betis€18.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

Aerials WonTop 3%
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“A Target Man....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManProlific

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.61 goals/90), dominant in the air (4.7 aerials won/90, 68%) and top 10% scorer in the league. The three most similar players to Alexander Sørloth by playing style are:

  • Roberto Fernández(86% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.0/90).
  • Alexander Isak(86% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90). Note: this profile is based on 702 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Cucho Hernández(85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.44 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.7 dispossessed/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Roberto Fernández delivers 86% of the same playing style, at 50% lower cost (€10.0M vs €20.0M), with 0.22 goals per 90 at age 23. That's 37% of Alexander Sørloth'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
Alexander Sørloth
AttackerNorway€20.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Roberto Fernández
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2031
G/900.22
A/900.17
Target Man
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Sørloth: €10M cheaper · 7y younger · -0.39 G/90
86% match
€10.0M
#2
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Alexander Isak
Liverpool · Premier League
Sweden26yContract 2031
G/900.39
A/900.13
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
vs Sørloth: €80M more expensive · 4y younger · -0.22 G/90
86% match
€100.0M
#3
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Cucho Hernández
Real Betis · La Liga
Colombia27yContract 2030
G/900.44
A/900.13
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Sørloth: 3y younger · -0.17 G/90
85% match
€18.0M
#4
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Zian Flemming
Burnley · Premier League
Netherlands27yContract 2029
G/900.56
A/900.06
Target ManProlific
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€12.0M
#5
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Akor Adams
Sevilla · La Liga
Nigeria26yContract 2029
G/900.48
A/900.08
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€5.5M
#6
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Ante Budimir
Osasuna · La Liga
Croatia34yContract 2027
G/900.56
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€3.0M
#7
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Tadeo Allende
Inter Miami · La Liga
Argentina27yContract 2030
G/900.00
A/900.00
Inside ForwardProlific
84% match
€5.0M
#8
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Adrián Liso
Getafe · La Liga
Spain21yContract 2026
G/900.21
A/900.00
84% match
€8.0M
#9
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Gorka Guruzeta
Athletic Club · La Liga
Spain29yContract 2028
G/900.32
A/900.16
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€5.0M
#10
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Mikel Oyarzabal
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Spain29yContract 2028
G/900.52
A/900.09
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€25.0M
#11
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Erling Haaland
Manchester City · Premier League
Norway25yContract 2034
G/900.81
A/900.25
PoacherProlific
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€200.0M
#12
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Jørgen Strand Larsen
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Norway26yContract 2029
G/900.06
A/900.06
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€45.0M
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Alexander Sørloth?▼
The top alternatives to Alexander Sørloth based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Roberto Fernández, Alexander Isak, Cucho Hernández, Zian Flemming, Akor Adams. 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 Alexander Sørloth in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Alexander Sørloth in 2026 include Roberto Fernández (€10.0M), Alexander Isak (€100.0M), Cucho Hernández (€18.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Alexander Sørloth play and who plays similarly?▼
Alexander Sørloth plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Roberto Fernández (Spain, €10.0M); Alexander Isak (Sweden, €100.0M); Cucho Hernández (Colombia, €18.0M); Zian Flemming (Netherlands, €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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