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Best Alternatives to Erik Botheim

Players most similar to Erik Botheim (Attacker, €7.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Erik Botheim

  1. 1.Jason Ceka99% DNA match·Dynamo Dresden
  2. 2.Sidiki Chérif97% DNA match·Fenerbahçe€18.0M
  3. 3.Charles-Jesaja Herrmann97% DNA match·FC Bocholt

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

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Intelligence Verdict

Aerials WonTop 9%
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“A Target Man....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManProlificSmall Sample

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.47 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.8/90). Note: this profile is based on 574 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Erik Botheim by playing style are:

  • Jason Ceka(99% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.2/90).
  • Sidiki Chérif(97% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.28 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.8 dispossessed/90).
  • Charles-Jesaja Herrmann(97% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90). Note: this profile is based on 679 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Sidiki Chérif delivers 97% of the same playing style, at a 140% premium over Erik Botheim, with 0.28 goals per 90 at age 19. That's 59% of Erik Botheim'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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Erik Botheim
AttackerNorway€7.5M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Jason Ceka
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany26y
G/900.24
A/900.08
Last 5: → Stable
vs Botheim: -0.23 G/90
99% match
N/A
#2
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Sidiki Chérif
Fenerbahçe · Super Lig
France19yContract 2028
G/900.28
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Botheim: €11M more expensive · 7y younger · -0.19 G/90
97% match
€18.0M
#3
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Charles-Jesaja Herrmann
FC Bocholt · Eredivisie
Germany26y
G/900.27
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
vs Botheim: -0.20 G/90
97% match
N/A
#4
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Guilherme Neiva Silva
AVS · Liga Portugal
Brazil25y
G/900.21
A/900.32
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
97% match
N/A
#5
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Pedrinho
Konyaspor · Super Lig
Brazil29yContract 2027
G/900.14
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#6
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Robert Ramsak
Sandhausen · Bundesliga
Germany19y
G/900.35
A/900.17
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#7
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Nils Eggens
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
21yContract 2026
G/900.59
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
97% match
N/A
#8
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Levy Nene
Nordsjælland · Superliga
Ghana20y
G/900.49
A/900.16
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
97% match
N/A
#9
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Rui Costa
Farense · Liga Portugal
Portugal30y
G/900.26
A/900.13
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#10
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Jan Faberski
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Poland20y
G/900.00
A/900.39
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
#11
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Serginho
Fatih Karagümrük · Super Lig
Brazil31y
G/900.32
A/900.04
Complete Forward
Last 5: → Stable
96% match
N/A
#12
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B. Alkhoudari
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark19y
G/900.27
A/900.00
Complete ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
96% match
N/A
Compare head-to-head:Botheim vs Ceka →Botheim vs Chérif →Botheim vs Herrmann →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Erik Botheim?▼
The top alternatives to Erik Botheim based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jason Ceka, Sidiki Chérif, Charles-Jesaja Herrmann, Guilherme Neiva Silva, Pedrinho. 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 Erik Botheim in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Erik Botheim in 2026 include Jason Ceka (N/A), Sidiki Chérif (€18.0M), Charles-Jesaja Herrmann (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Erik Botheim play and who plays similarly?▼
Erik Botheim plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jason Ceka (Germany, N/A); Sidiki Chérif (France, €18.0M); Charles-Jesaja Herrmann (Germany, N/A); Guilherme Neiva Silva (Brazil, 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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