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Best Alternatives to Brennan Johnson

Players most similar to Brennan Johnson (Attacker, €40.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Brennan Johnson

  1. 1.Igor Jesus84% DNA match·Nottingham Forest€11.6M
  2. 2.Dominic Solanke84% DNA match·Tottenham Hotspur€35.0M
  3. 3.Richarlison 84% DNA match·Tottenham Hotspur€28.0M

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 a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90). The three most similar players to Brennan Johnson by playing style are:

  • Igor Jesus(84% match)A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.7 dispossessed/90).
  • Dominic Solanke(84% match)A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90).
  • Richarlison (84% match)A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.53 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90), strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.

Transfer Intelligence

Igor Jesus delivers 84% of the same playing style, at 71% lower cost (€11.6M vs €40.0M), with 0.25 goals per 90 at age 25.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Comparison Base
Brennan Johnson
AttackerWales€40.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Igor Jesus
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Brazil25y
G/900.25
A/900.17
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Johnson: €28M cheaper
84% match
€11.6M
#2
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Dominic Solanke
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
England28yContract 2030
G/900.27
A/900.00
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Johnson: 4y older
84% match
€35.0M
#3
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Richarlison 
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Brazil29yContract 2027
G/900.50
A/900.25
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Johnson: €12M cheaper · 5y older
84% match
€28.0M
#4
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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
#5
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Brian Brobbey
Sunderland · Premier League
Netherlands24yContract 2029
G/900.30
A/900.05
Target Man
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€25.0M
#6
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Leeds United · Premier League
England29yContract 2028
G/900.46
A/900.04
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€22.0M
#7
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Harvey Barnes
Newcastle United · Premier League
England28yContract 2028
G/900.34
A/900.00
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€32.0M
#8
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Evanilson
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
Brazil26yContract 2029
G/900.21
A/900.07
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
82% match
€35.0M
#9
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Tyrique George
Everton · Premier League
England20yContract 2027
G/900.94
A/900.47
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€22.0M
#10
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Alexander Isak
Liverpool · Premier League
Sweden26yContract 2031
G/900.39
A/900.13
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€100.0M
#11
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Lyle Foster
Burnley · Premier League
South Africa25yContract 2028
G/900.20
A/900.13
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€10.0M
#12
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Youssef Chermiti
Rangers · Premier League
Portugal21yContract 2029
G/900.67
A/900.22
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€9.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Brennan Johnson?
The top alternatives to Brennan Johnson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Igor Jesus, Dominic Solanke, Richarlison , Noni Madueke, Brian Brobbey. 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 Brennan Johnson in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Brennan Johnson in 2026 include Igor Jesus (€11.6M), Dominic Solanke (€35.0M), Richarlison  (€28.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Brennan Johnson play and who plays similarly?
Brennan Johnson plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Igor Jesus (Brazil, €11.6M); Dominic Solanke (England, €35.0M); Richarlison  (Brazil, €28.0M); Noni Madueke (England, €50.0M).
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.