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Best Alternatives to Dereck Kutesa

Players most similar to Dereck Kutesa (Attacker, €1.7M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Dereck Kutesa

  1. 1.Charalampos Kostoulas84% DNA match·Brighton & Hove Albion€25.0M
  2. 2.Ahmed Kutucu84% DNA match·Galatasaray€4.0M
  3. 3.Anthony Musaba83% DNA match·Fenerbahçe€4.0M

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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A Poacher....

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Playing Style Analysis

PoacherProlificSmall Sample

A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.82 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.33 assists/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and top 10% scorer in the league. Note: this profile is based on 549 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Dereck Kutesa by playing style are:

  • Charalampos Kostoulas(84% match)A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.60 goals/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.35 big chances/90), strong in aerial duels (5.1 aerials won/90), draws fouls effectively (3.3/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.9 dispossessed/90).
  • Ahmed Kutucu(84% match)Kutucu is the Turkish Süper Lig’s most efficient offensive enigma, a high-volume shooter who combines the clinical finishing of a veteran poacher with the creative vision of a seasoned playmaker. While playing for a Tier C side, his output is undeniably elite; he ranks in the top 5% of the league for both shots and assists per 90, proving he is as much a facilitator as he is a finisher. The data reveals a fascinating paradox: despite being an "Attacker" by trade, his 85.7% pass accuracy puts him in the top 10% of his peers, suggesting he operates more as a sophisticated offensive hub than a traditional line-leader.
  • Anthony Musaba(83% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.61 big chances/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Charalampos Kostoulas delivers 84% of the same playing style, at a 1371% premium over Dereck Kutesa, with 0.56 goals per 90 at age 18. That's 68% of Dereck Kutesa'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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Dereck Kutesa
AttackerSwitzerland€1.7M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Charalampos Kostoulas
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Greece18yContract 2030
G/900.56
A/900.28
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Kutesa: €23M more expensive · 10y younger · -0.26 G/90
84% match
€25.0M
#2
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Ahmed Kutucu
Galatasaray · Super Lig
Turkey26yContract 2028
G/900.49
A/900.37
Inside ForwardProlific
vs Kutesa: 2y younger · -0.33 G/90
84% match
€4.0M
#3
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Anthony Musaba
Fenerbahçe · Super Lig
Netherlands25yContract 2030
G/900.31
A/900.15
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Kutesa: 3y younger · -0.51 G/90
83% match
€4.0M
#4
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Sandro Kulenovic
Torino · Serie A
Croatia26yContract 2027
G/900.37
A/900.37
Complete ForwardProlific
83% match
€4.0M
#5
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Ally Samatta
Le Havre · Ligue 1
Tanzania33y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Target Man
82% match
€6.0M
#6
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Vedat Muriqi
Mallorca · La Liga
Kosovo32yContract 2029
G/900.71
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable
82% match
€4.5M
#7
M
Mohammed Kudus 
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Ghana25yContract 2031
G/900.12
A/900.29
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
81% match
€55.0M
#8
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Eli Kroupi
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
France19yContract 2030
G/900.70
A/900.00
PoacherProlific
Last 5: → Stable
82% match
€22.0M
#9
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Christantus Uche
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Nigeria22yContract 2026
G/900.33
A/900.33
Target Man
81% match
€15.0M
#10
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Tiago Morais
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Portugal22y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Small Sample
82% match
€3.0M
#11
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Yankuba Minteh
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Gambia21yContract 2029
G/900.12
A/900.16
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot
81% match
€40.0M
#12
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Mateo Joseph
Mallorca · La Liga
England22yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.06
81% match
€3.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Dereck Kutesa?
The top alternatives to Dereck Kutesa based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Charalampos Kostoulas, Ahmed Kutucu, Anthony Musaba, Sandro Kulenovic, Ally Samatta. 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 Dereck Kutesa in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Dereck Kutesa in 2026 include Charalampos Kostoulas (€25.0M), Ahmed Kutucu (€4.0M), Anthony Musaba (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Dereck Kutesa play and who plays similarly?
Dereck Kutesa plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Charalampos Kostoulas (Greece, €25.0M); Ahmed Kutucu (Turkey, €4.0M); Anthony Musaba (Netherlands, €4.0M); Sandro Kulenovic (Croatia, €4.0M).
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.