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China PR· 2023 · Super League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Elkeson

AttackerBrazil36y€5.5MFull profile →

Complete Forward

0.38G/90

0.05A/90

Based on 1,884 min · 2023 · Super League · FULL

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 Elkeson

Alysson80% match
Aston Villa · Premier League · €10.0M
Pablo Durán80% match
Celta de Vigo · La Liga · €4.0M
Karl Etta Eyong80% match
Levante · La Liga · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete Forward

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.3 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success). The three closest DNA matches to Elkeson:

Alysson(80% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and draws fouls effectively (3.3/90).
Pablo Durán(80% match) — A Forward.
Karl Etta Eyong(80% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Alysson

Aston Villa · Premier League

Brazil20y

G/900.05

A/900.10

vs Elkeson: 16y younger · -0.33 G/90

80% match

€10.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Elkeson?▼

The top alternatives to Elkeson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Alysson, Pablo Durán, Karl Etta Eyong, Roberto Fernández, 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 Elkeson in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Elkeson in 2026 include Alysson (€10.0M), Pablo Durán (€4.0M), Karl Etta Eyong (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Elkeson play and who plays similarly?▼

Elkeson plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Alysson (Brazil, €10.0M); Pablo Durán (Spain, €4.0M); Karl Etta Eyong (Cameroon, €3.0M); Roberto Fernández (Spain, €10.0M).

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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