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Amed SK· 2025/2026 · 1. Lig · PARTIAL

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Goal ScorerCreative Forward

0.34G/90

0.41A/90

Based on 674 min · 2025/2026 · 1. Lig · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

DNA matchPrioritizes 1. Lig & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Felix Afena-Gyan

Matteo Cancellieri85% match
Lazio · Serie A · €5.5M
Semih Kılıçsoy85% match
Cagliari · Serie A · €13.0M
Mattia Zaccagni 84% match
Lazio · Serie A · €15.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Goal ScorerCreative Forward

Afena-Gyan is the rare forward who makes a case for himself with work that never shows up on the highlights reel—and then quietly posts elite creative numbers anyway. Operating in Turkey's 1. Lig, he sits in the top 5% for key passes, assists, tackles won, shots, and press intensity simultaneously—a combination you almost never see from a single attacker. The three closest DNA matches to Felix Afena-Gyan:

Matteo Cancellieri(85% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.5/90).
Semih Kılıçsoy(85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.37 goals/90).
Mattia Zaccagni (84% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.5/90).

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Matteo Cancellieri

Lazio · Serie A

Italy24yContract 2027

G/900.21

A/900.10

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vs Afena-Gyan: -0.13 G/90

85% match

€5.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Felix Afena-Gyan?▼

The top alternatives to Felix Afena-Gyan based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Matteo Cancellieri, Semih Kılıçsoy, Mattia Zaccagni , Ilyas Ansah, Zakaria Aboukhlal. 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 Felix Afena-Gyan in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Felix Afena-Gyan in 2026 include Matteo Cancellieri (€5.5M), Semih Kılıçsoy (€13.0M), Mattia Zaccagni (€15.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Felix Afena-Gyan play and who plays similarly?▼

Felix Afena-Gyan plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Matteo Cancellieri (Italy, €5.5M); Semih Kılıçsoy (Turkey, €13.0M); Mattia Zaccagni (Italy, €15.0M); Ilyas Ansah (Germany, €12.0M).

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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