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Everton· 2025/2026 · Premier League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Dwight McNeil

Left WingEngland26y€20.0MFull profile →

0.00G/90

0.08A/90

Based on 1,170 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · PARTIAL

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 Dwight McNeil

Gabriel Martinelli80% match
Arsenal · Premier League · €45.0M
Savinho80% match
Manchester City · Premier League · €40.0M
Jamie Gittens80% match
Chelsea · Premier League · €40.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Dwight McNeil:

Gabriel Martinelli(80% 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).
Savinho(80% match) — A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed.
Jamie Gittens(80% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.37 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.4/90) and wins the physical battle (60% duel success).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Gabriel Martinelli

Arsenal · Premier League

Brazil25yContract 2027

G/900.08

A/900.33

Complete ForwardOut of form ↓

vs McNeil: €25M more expensive · +0.08 G/90

80% match

€45.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Dwight McNeil?▼

The top alternatives to Dwight McNeil based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gabriel Martinelli, Savinho, Jamie Gittens, Alejandro Garnacho, Patrick Dorgu. 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 Dwight McNeil in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Dwight McNeil in 2026 include Gabriel Martinelli (€45.0M), Savinho (€40.0M), Jamie Gittens (€40.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Dwight McNeil play and who plays similarly?▼

Dwight McNeil plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil, €45.0M); Savinho (Brazil, €40.0M); Jamie Gittens (England, €40.0M); Alejandro Garnacho (Argentina, €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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