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LOSC Lille· 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ethan Mbappé

Right WingFrance19y€9.0MFull profile →

CreatorCreativeSmall Sample

2.42KP/90

0.48G/90

0.16A/90

Based on 558 min · 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · 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 Ethan Mbappé

Ilan Kebbal80% match
Paris · Ligue 1 · €12.0M
Ernest Nuamah80% match
Olympique Lyonnais · Ligue 1 · €12.0M
Mohamed-Ali Cho80% match
Nice · Ligue 1 · €12.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreativeSmall Sample

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.48 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (61 touches/90) and top 10% creator in the league. Note: this profile is based on 558 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Ethan Mbappé:

Ilan Kebbal(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.5 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.36 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), central to possession (79 touches/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.5/90).
Ernest Nuamah(80% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.68 big chances/90).
Mohamed-Ali Cho(80% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90).

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Ilan Kebbal

Paris · Ligue 1

Algeria27yContract 2028

G/900.36

A/900.16

Inside ForwardSteady form

vs Mbappé: 8y older

80% match

€12.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Ethan Mbappé?▼

The top alternatives to Ethan Mbappé based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ilan Kebbal, Ernest Nuamah, Mohamed-Ali Cho, Samuel Amo-Ameyaw, Désiré Doué. 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 Ethan Mbappé in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ethan Mbappé in 2026 include Ilan Kebbal (€12.0M), Ernest Nuamah (€12.0M), Mohamed-Ali Cho (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ethan Mbappé play and who plays similarly?▼

Ethan Mbappé plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ilan Kebbal (Algeria, €12.0M); Ernest Nuamah (Ghana, €12.0M); Mohamed-Ali Cho (France, €12.0M); Samuel Amo-Ameyaw (England, €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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