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Best Alternatives to Ben Gannon-Doak

Players most similar to Ben Gannon-Doak (Attacker, €18.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Ben Gannon-Doak

  1. 1.Cody Gakpo86% DNA match·Liverpool€70.0M
  2. 2.Oscar Bobb 85% DNA match·Fulham€25.0M
  3. 3.Mohammed Kudus 84% DNA match·Tottenham Hotspur€55.0M

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

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.3 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.35 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.72 big chances/90). The three most similar players to Ben Gannon-Doak by playing style are:

  • Cody Gakpo(86% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90).
  • Oscar Bobb (85% match)A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (3.1/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90).
  • Mohammed Kudus (84% match)A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.29 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (3.0/90) and meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy). However, he loses possession under pressure (3.2 dispossessed/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Cody Gakpo delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 289% premium over Ben Gannon-Doak, with 0.24 goals per 90 at age 27. That's 163% of Ben Gannon-Doak'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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Ben Gannon-Doak
AttackerScotland€18.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Cody Gakpo
Liverpool · Premier League
Netherlands27yContract 2028
G/900.24
A/900.17
Inside Forward
Last 5: → Stable
vs Gannon-Doak: €52M more expensive · 7y older · +0.09 G/90
86% match
€70.0M
#2
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Oscar Bobb 
Fulham · Premier League
Norway22yContract 2029
G/900.00
A/900.19
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
vs Gannon-Doak: €7M more expensive · 2y older
85% match
€25.0M
#3
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Mohammed Kudus 
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Ghana25yContract 2031
G/900.12
A/900.29
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
vs Gannon-Doak: €37M more expensive · 5y older
84% match
€55.0M
#4
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Mathys Tel
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
France21yContract 2031
G/900.31
A/900.08
Complete ForwardDribbler
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€30.0M
#5
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Jamie Gittens
Chelsea · Premier League
England21yContract 2032
G/900.00
A/900.37
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
84% match
€40.0M
#6
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Jérémy Doku
Manchester City · Premier League
Belgium23yContract 2028
G/900.27
A/900.27
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€65.0M
#7
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Anthony Gordon
Newcastle United · Premier League
England25yContract 2026
G/900.30
A/900.10
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€60.0M
#8
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Marcus Edwards
Burnley · Premier League
England27yContract 2029
G/900.09
A/900.26
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€8.0M
#9
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Mohamed Salah
Liverpool · Premier League
Egypt33yContract 2027
G/900.31
A/900.26
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€30.0M
#10
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Joshua Zirkzee
Manchester United · Premier League
Netherlands24yContract 2029
G/900.30
A/900.15
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€22.0M
#11
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Alejandro Garnacho
Chelsea · Premier League
Argentina21yContract 2032
G/900.07
A/900.28
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€40.0M
#12
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Ben Gannon-Doak?
The top alternatives to Ben Gannon-Doak based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Cody Gakpo, Oscar Bobb , Mohammed Kudus , Mathys Tel, Jamie Gittens. 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 Ben Gannon-Doak in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Ben Gannon-Doak in 2026 include Cody Gakpo (€70.0M), Oscar Bobb  (€25.0M), Mohammed Kudus  (€55.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Ben Gannon-Doak play and who plays similarly?
Ben Gannon-Doak plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Cody Gakpo (Netherlands, €70.0M); Oscar Bobb  (Norway, €25.0M); Mohammed Kudus  (Ghana, €55.0M); Mathys Tel (France, €30.0M).
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.