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Best Alternatives to Cao Yongjing

Players most similar to Cao Yongjing (Attacker, €266K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Cao Yongjing

  1. 1.Gabriel Strefezza98% DNA match·Parma€7.0M
  2. 2.Jaden Slory98% DNA match·Go Ahead Eagles
  3. 3.Jorge Meireles97% DNA match·Estrela Amadora

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

Small Sample

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90). However, he prone to committing fouls (2.7/90). The three most similar players to Cao Yongjing by playing style are:

  • Gabriel Strefezza(98% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.31 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.8/90). Note: this profile is based on 576 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Jaden Slory(98% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.0/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.6 dispossessed/90).
  • Jorge Meireles(97% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (3.8/90). Note: this profile is based on 797 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Gabriel Strefezza delivers 98% of the same playing style, at a 2532% premium over Cao Yongjing, with 0.14 goals per 90 at age 29. That's 106% of Cao Yongjing'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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Comparison Base
Cao Yongjing
AttackerChina€266K
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Gabriel Strefezza
Parma · Serie A
Brazil29yContract 2029
G/900.14
A/900.14
Small Sample
vs Yongjing: €7M more expensive
98% match
€7.0M
#2
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Jaden Slory
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
G/900.00
A/900.14
Small Sample
vs Yongjing: 8y younger
98% match
N/A
#3
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Jorge Meireles
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Portugal22yContract 2028
G/900.00
A/900.23
Small Sample
vs Yongjing: 7y younger
97% match
N/A
#4
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Mika Tom Wallentowitz
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Germany18yContract 2030
G/900.00
A/900.00
Small Sample
97% match
N/A
#5
F
Felix Mambimbi
Le Havre · Ligue 1
Switzerland25yContract 2027
G/900.29
A/900.00
Small Sample
97% match
N/A
#6
A
Alex Marchal
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Spain18y
G/900.19
A/900.19
Last 5: ↓ Dip
97% match
N/A
#7
M
Miguel Puche
Arouca · Liga Portugal
Spain25y
G/900.13
A/900.13
Small Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
97% match
N/A
#8
D
Dylan Mbayo
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Belgium24yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.17
Small Sample
97% match
N/A
#9
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Raúl Moro
Osasuna · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2031
G/900.00
A/900.16
Small Sample
97% match
€7.0M
#10
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Cedric Wilfried Teguia Noubi
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Spain24yContract 2028
G/900.00
A/900.00
Small Sample
97% match
N/A
#11
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Witiness Quembo
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Mozambique29y
G/900.10
A/900.00
Small Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
97% match
N/A
#12
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J. Aguilar
San Antonio Bulo Bulo · Liga Portugal
Panama31y
G/900.00
A/900.15
Small Sample
97% match
N/A
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Cao Yongjing?▼
The top alternatives to Cao Yongjing based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gabriel Strefezza, Jaden Slory, Jorge Meireles, Mika Tom Wallentowitz, Felix Mambimbi. 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 Cao Yongjing in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Cao Yongjing in 2026 include Gabriel Strefezza (€7.0M), Jaden Slory (N/A), Jorge Meireles (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Cao Yongjing play and who plays similarly?▼
Cao Yongjing plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gabriel Strefezza (Brazil, €7.0M); Jaden Slory (Netherlands, N/A); Jorge Meireles (Portugal, N/A); Mika Tom Wallentowitz (Germany, N/A).
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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