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Best Alternatives to Andriy Yarmolenko

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

Top 3 Alternatives to Andriy Yarmolenko

  1. 1.Christantus Uche86% DNA match·Crystal Palace€15.0M
  2. 2.Jarrod Bowen 84% DNA match·West Ham United€35.0M
  3. 3.Yéremy Pino84% DNA match·Crystal Palace€35.0M

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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A Complete Forward....

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardProlific

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.46 goals/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.55 big chances/90). The three most similar players to Andriy Yarmolenko by playing style are:

  • Christantus Uche(86% match)A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.61 big chances/90), strong in aerial duels (3.3 aerials won/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.4/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.5 dispossessed/90).
  • Jarrod Bowen (84% match)A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.28 assists/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90).
  • Yéremy Pino(84% match)A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.56 big chances/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Christantus Uche delivers 86% of the same playing style, at 25% lower cost (€15.0M vs €20.0M), with 0.33 goals per 90 at age 22. That's 93% of Andriy Yarmolenko'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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Andriy Yarmolenko
AttackerUkraine€20.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Christantus Uche
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Nigeria22yContract 2026
G/900.33
A/900.33
Target Man
vs Yarmolenko: 14y younger
86% match
€15.0M
#2
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Jarrod Bowen 
West Ham United · Premier League
England29yContract 2030
G/900.22
A/900.28
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Yarmolenko: €15M more expensive · 7y younger · -0.14 G/90
84% match
€35.0M
#3
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Yéremy Pino
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Spain23yContract 2030
G/900.09
A/900.05
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Yarmolenko: €15M more expensive · 13y younger · -0.27 G/90
84% match
€35.0M
#4
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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
#5
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Dango Ouattara
Brentford · Premier League
Burkina Faso24yContract 2030
G/900.21
A/900.13
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€35.0M
#6
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Jacob Bruun Larsen
Burnley · Premier League
Denmark27yContract 2029
G/900.00
A/900.09
84% match
€5.0M
#7
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Pedro Neto
Chelsea · Premier League
Portugal26yContract 2031
G/900.18
A/900.14
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€60.0M
#8
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Dan Ndoye
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Switzerland25yContract 2030
G/900.08
A/900.08
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€42.0M
#9
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Harry Wilson
Fulham · Premier League
Wales29yContract 2026
G/900.34
A/900.20
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€25.0M
#10
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Iliman Ndiaye
Everton · Premier League
France26yContract 2029
G/900.21
A/900.10
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€50.0M
#11
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Jadon Sancho
Aston Villa · Premier League
England26yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.21
Small Sample
84% match
€20.0M
#12
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Bryan Mbeumo
Manchester United · Premier League
Cameroon26yContract 2030
G/900.33
A/900.11
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€80.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Andriy Yarmolenko?
The top alternatives to Andriy Yarmolenko based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Christantus Uche, Jarrod Bowen , Yéremy Pino, Cody Gakpo, Dango Ouattara. 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 Andriy Yarmolenko in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Andriy Yarmolenko in 2026 include Christantus Uche (€15.0M), Jarrod Bowen  (€35.0M), Yéremy Pino (€35.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Andriy Yarmolenko play and who plays similarly?
Andriy Yarmolenko plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Christantus Uche (Nigeria, €15.0M); Jarrod Bowen  (England, €35.0M); Yéremy Pino (Spain, €35.0M); Cody Gakpo (Netherlands, €70.0M).
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.