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Best Alternatives to Gabriel Jesus

Players most similar to Gabriel Jesus (Attacker, €20.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Gabriel Jesus

  1. 1.Gabriel Martinelli86% DNA match·Arsenal€45.0M
  2. 2.Sem van Duijn85% DNA match·Telstar
  3. 3.Adrian Justinussen85% DNA match·Horsens

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

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Intelligence Verdict

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“A Complete Forward....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardProlificSmall Sample

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.0 shots/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.45 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90). The three most similar players to Gabriel Jesus by playing style are:

  • Gabriel Martinelli(86% match) — Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva is a Inside Forward. Wide attacker who cuts inside to score. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90).
  • Sem van Duijn(85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.45 goals/90).
  • Adrian Justinussen(85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.3 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.59 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

Transfer Intelligence

Gabriel Martinelli delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 125% premium over Gabriel Jesus, with 0.09 goals per 90 at age 24. That's 18% of Gabriel Jesus'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
Gabriel Jesus
AttackerBrazil€20.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Gabriel Martinelli
Arsenal · Premier League
Brazil24yContract 2027
G/900.09
A/900.27
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Jesus: €25M more expensive · 5y younger · -0.43 G/90
86% match
€45.0M
#2
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Sem van Duijn
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
G/900.63
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable
vs Jesus: 7y younger · +0.11 G/90
85% match
N/A
#3
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Adrian Justinussen
Horsens · Superliga
Faroe Islands27yContract 2028
G/900.54
A/900.15
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Jesus: 2y younger
85% match
N/A
#4
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Matheus Aiás
Noah · Liga Portugal
Brazil29y
G/900.35
A/900.18
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
86% match
N/A
#5
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Nils Eggens
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
21yContract 2026
G/900.59
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
86% match
N/A
#6
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A. Gøthler
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark18y
G/900.49
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
N/A
#7
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Lirim Qamili
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Albania27yContract 2027
G/900.37
A/900.07
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
N/A
#8
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Charles-Jesaja Herrmann
FC Bocholt · Eredivisie
Germany26y
G/900.27
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
85% match
N/A
#9
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Kristian Arnstad
AGF · Superliga
Norway22y
G/900.36
A/900.18
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
N/A
#10
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Gabriel Airton de Souza
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Brazil30y
G/900.48
A/900.22
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
N/A
#11
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Kasper Nygaard Andersen
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark28y
G/900.28
A/900.18
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
N/A
#12
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Jack Cooper-Love
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Sweden24y
G/900.70
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
N/A
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Gabriel Jesus?▼
The top alternatives to Gabriel Jesus based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gabriel Martinelli, Sem van Duijn, Adrian Justinussen, Matheus Aiás, Nils Eggens. 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 Gabriel Jesus in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Gabriel Jesus in 2026 include Gabriel Martinelli (€45.0M), Sem van Duijn (N/A), Adrian Justinussen (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Gabriel Jesus play and who plays similarly?▼
Gabriel Jesus plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil, €45.0M); Sem van Duijn (Netherlands, N/A); Adrian Justinussen (Faroe Islands, N/A); Matheus Aiás (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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