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Best Alternatives to Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Players most similar to Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Attacker, €22.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Dominic Calvert-Lewin

  1. 1.Richarlison 86% DNA match·Tottenham Hotspur€28.0M
  2. 2.Armando Broja86% DNA match·Burnley€8.0M
  3. 3.Jørgen Strand Larsen85% DNA match·Crystal Palace€45.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

Aerials WonTop 1%
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“A Target Man....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManProlific

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.44 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (4.3 aerials won/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. The three most similar players to Dominic Calvert-Lewin by playing style are:

  • Richarlison (86% 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.
  • Armando Broja(86% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as strong in aerial duels (3.7 aerials won/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.1 dispossessed/90).
  • Jørgen Strand Larsen(85% match) — A Target Man.

Transfer Intelligence

Richarlison  delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 27% premium over Dominic Calvert-Lewin, with 0.50 goals per 90 at age 29. That's 110% of Dominic Calvert-Lewin'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
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
AttackerEngland€22.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Richarlison 
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Brazil29yContract 2027
G/900.50
A/900.25
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Calvert-Lewin: €6M more expensive
86% match
€28.0M
#2
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Armando Broja
Burnley · Premier League
Albania24yContract 2030
G/900.11
A/900.11
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Calvert-Lewin: €14M cheaper · 5y younger · -0.35 G/90
86% match
€8.0M
#3
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Jørgen Strand Larsen
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Norway26yContract 2029
G/900.06
A/900.06
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Calvert-Lewin: €23M more expensive · 3y younger · -0.39 G/90
85% match
€45.0M
#4
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Chris Wood 
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
New Zealand34yContract 2027
G/900.35
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€8.0M
#5
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Erling Haaland
Manchester City · Premier League
Norway25yContract 2034
G/900.81
A/900.25
PoacherProlific
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€200.0M
#6
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Jean-Philippe Mateta
Crystal Palace · Premier League
France28yContract 2027
G/900.47
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€40.0M
#7
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Youssef Chermiti
Rangers · Premier League
Portugal21yContract 2029
G/900.67
A/900.22
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€9.0M
#8
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Tolu Arokodare
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Nigeria25yContract 2029
G/900.20
A/900.07
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€22.0M
#9
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João Pedro
Chelsea · Premier League
Brazil24yContract 2033
G/900.52
A/900.17
Target ManProlific
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€65.0M
#10
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Nick Woltemade
Newcastle United · Premier League
Germany24yContract 2031
G/900.36
A/900.15
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€65.0M
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Ollie Watkins
Aston Villa · Premier League
England30yContract 2028
G/900.44
A/900.07
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€30.0M
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Thierno Barry
Everton · Premier League
France23yContract 2029
G/900.40
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€30.0M
Compare head-to-head:Calvert-Lewin vs Richarlison  →Calvert-Lewin vs Broja →Calvert-Lewin vs Larsen →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Dominic Calvert-Lewin?▼
The top alternatives to Dominic Calvert-Lewin based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Richarlison , Armando Broja, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Chris Wood , Erling Haaland. 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 Dominic Calvert-Lewin in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Dominic Calvert-Lewin in 2026 include Richarlison  (€28.0M), Armando Broja (€8.0M), Jørgen Strand Larsen (€45.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Dominic Calvert-Lewin play and who plays similarly?▼
Dominic Calvert-Lewin plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Richarlison  (Brazil, €28.0M); Armando Broja (Albania, €8.0M); Jørgen Strand Larsen (Norway, €45.0M); Chris Wood  (New Zealand, €8.0M).
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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