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NAC Breda· 2024/2025 · Eredivisie · FULL

Best Alternatives to André Ayew

Centre ForwardGhana36y€1.5MFull profile →

Target Man

0.10G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,451 min · 2024/2025 · Eredivisie · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to André Ayew

Alassane Pléa84% match
PSV · Eredivisie · €3.0M
Szymon Wlodarczyk83% match
Excelsior · Eredivisie · €3.0M
Ricky van Wolfswinkel83% match
FC Twente · Eredivisie · €3.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to André Ayew:

Alassane Pléa(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.52 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.61 big chances/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Szymon Wlodarczyk(83% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.36 goals/90).
Ricky van Wolfswinkel(83% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90).

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Alassane Pléa

PSV · Eredivisie

France33yContract 2028

G/900.52

A/900.23

Complete ForwardProlific

vs Ayew: 3y younger · +0.42 G/90

84% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to André Ayew?▼

The top alternatives to André Ayew based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Alassane Pléa, Szymon Wlodarczyk, Ricky van Wolfswinkel, Myron Boadu, Sébastien Haller. 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 André Ayew in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to André Ayew in 2026 include Alassane Pléa (€3.0M), Szymon Wlodarczyk (€3.0M), Ricky van Wolfswinkel (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does André Ayew play and who plays similarly?▼

André Ayew plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Alassane Pléa (France, €3.0M); Szymon Wlodarczyk (Poland, €3.0M); Ricky van Wolfswinkel (Netherlands, €3.5M); Myron Boadu (Netherlands, €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.

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