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Best Alternatives to Fraser Hornby

Players most similar to Fraser Hornby (Attacker, €2.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Fraser Hornby

  1. 1.Ismaël Gharbi85% DNA match·FC Augsburg€7.0M
  2. 2.Nelson Weiper84% DNA match·FSV Mainz 05€12.0M
  3. 3.Haris Tabakovic84% DNA match·Borussia Mönchengladbach€3.0M

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

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Intelligence Verdict

AssistsTop 9%

“A Target Man....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManProlific

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.49 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.35 assists/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. The three most similar players to Fraser Hornby by playing style are:

  • Ismaël Gharbi(85% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.76 big chances/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.8/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90).
  • Nelson Weiper(84% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and strong in aerial duels (5.4 aerials won/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.3 dispossessed/90).
  • Haris Tabakovic(84% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.58 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90). Note: this profile is based on 774 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Ismaël Gharbi delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 250% premium over Fraser Hornby, with 0.34 goals per 90 at age 22. That's 148% of Fraser Hornby'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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Comparison Base
Fraser Hornby
AttackerScotland€2.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Ismaël Gharbi
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga
Spain22yContract 2026
G/900.34
A/900.25
Inside Forward
vs Hornby: 4y younger · +0.11 G/90
85% match
€7.0M
#2
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Nelson Weiper
FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga
Germany21yContract 2026
G/900.31
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Hornby: €10M more expensive · 5y younger · +0.08 G/90
84% match
€12.0M
#3
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Haris Tabakovic
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Switzerland31yContract 2026
G/900.58
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
vs Hornby: 5y older · +0.35 G/90
84% match
€3.0M
#4
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Marvin Pieringer
Heidenheim · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2027
G/900.11
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
84% match
€4.5M
#5
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Samuel Essende
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga
France28yContract 2028
G/900.27
A/900.00
Target Man
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€3.5M
#6
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Ragnar Ache
FC Köln · Bundesliga
Germany27yContract 2029
G/900.67
A/900.00
Target Man
84% match
€7.0M
#7
M
Martijn Kaars
St. Pauli · Bundesliga
Netherlands27y
G/900.00
A/900.17
Complete Forward
83% match
€4.0M
#8
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Serhou Guirassy
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Guinea30yContract 2028
G/900.51
A/900.38
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€40.0M
#9
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Igor Matanovic
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga
Croatia23y
G/900.37
A/900.13
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€7.0M
#10
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Lucas Höler
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga
Germany31y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Target Man
83% match
€3.0M
#11
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Christian Kofane
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga
Cameroon19yContract 2029
G/900.15
A/900.15
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€40.0M
#12
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Tim Kleindienst
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Germany30yContract 2028
G/900.52
A/900.23
Target ManProlific
82% match
€12.0M
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Fraser Hornby?▼
The top alternatives to Fraser Hornby based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ismaël Gharbi, Nelson Weiper, Haris Tabakovic, Marvin Pieringer, Samuel Essende. 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 Fraser Hornby in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Fraser Hornby in 2026 include Ismaël Gharbi (€7.0M), Nelson Weiper (€12.0M), Haris Tabakovic (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Fraser Hornby play and who plays similarly?▼
Fraser Hornby plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ismaël Gharbi (Spain, €7.0M); Nelson Weiper (Germany, €12.0M); Haris Tabakovic (Switzerland, €3.0M); Marvin Pieringer (Germany, €4.5M).
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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