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Liverpool· 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Cody Gakpo

Left WingNetherlands27y€70.0MFull profile →

Inside Forward

0.23G/90

0.16A/90

Based on 2,749 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · 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 Cody Gakpo

Anthony Gordon80% match
Newcastle United · Premier League · €60.0M
Gabriel Martinelli78% match
Arsenal · Premier League · €45.0M
Crysencio Summerville87% match
West Ham United · Premier League · €30.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside Forward

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 (0.23 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Cody Gakpo:

Anthony Gordon(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90).
Gabriel Martinelli(78% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.33 assists/90).
Crysencio Summerville(87% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.4/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Anthony Gordon

Newcastle United · Premier League

England25yContract 2026

G/900.30

A/900.10

Inside ForwardSteady form

vs Gakpo: €10M cheaper · 2y younger · +0.07 G/90

80% match

€60.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Cody Gakpo?▼

The top alternatives to Cody Gakpo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Anthony Gordon, Gabriel Martinelli, Crysencio Summerville, Jamie Gittens, Savinho. 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 Cody Gakpo in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Cody Gakpo in 2026 include Anthony Gordon (€60.0M), Gabriel Martinelli (€45.0M), Crysencio Summerville (€30.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Cody Gakpo play and who plays similarly?▼

Cody Gakpo plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Anthony Gordon (England, €60.0M); Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil, €45.0M); Crysencio Summerville (Netherlands, €30.0M); Jamie Gittens (England, €40.0M).

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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