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Arsenal· 2025/2026 · Premier League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Gabriel Martinelli

Left WingBrazil25y€45.0MFull profile →

Complete Forward

0.08G/90

0.33A/90

Based on 1,079 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · 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 Gabriel Martinelli

Cody Gakpo80% match
Liverpool · Premier League · €70.0M
Jérémy Doku80% match
Manchester City · Premier League · €65.0M
Anthony Gordon80% match
Newcastle United · Premier League · €60.0M

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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) and a prolific assist provider (0.33 assists/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.2 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Gabriel Martinelli:

Cody Gakpo(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.23 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90).
Jérémy Doku(80% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (3.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (4.2/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.55 big chances/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.1/90).
Anthony Gordon(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Cody Gakpo

Liverpool · Premier League

Netherlands27yContract 2028

G/900.23

A/900.16

Inside ForwardIn form ↑

vs Martinelli: €25M more expensive · 2y older · +0.15 G/90

80% match

€70.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Gabriel Martinelli?▼

The top alternatives to Gabriel Martinelli based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Cody Gakpo, Jérémy Doku, Anthony Gordon, Jamie Gittens, Alejandro Garnacho. 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 Martinelli in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Gabriel Martinelli in 2026 include Cody Gakpo (€70.0M), Jérémy Doku (€65.0M), Anthony Gordon (€60.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Gabriel Martinelli play and who plays similarly?▼

Gabriel Martinelli plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Cody Gakpo (Netherlands, €70.0M); Jérémy Doku (Belgium, €65.0M); Anthony Gordon (England, €60.0M); Jamie Gittens (England, €40.0M).

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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