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Best Alternatives to Gabriel Martinelli

Players most similar to Gabriel Martinelli (Attacker, €45.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Gabriel Martinelli

  1. 1.Gabriel Airton de Souza87% DNA match·Moreirense
  2. 2.Gabriel Jesus86% DNA match·Arsenal€20.0M
  3. 3.Savinho84% DNA match·Manchester City€40.0M

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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Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva is a Inside Forward....

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside Forward

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). The three most similar players to Gabriel Martinelli by playing style are:

  • Gabriel Airton de Souza(87% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.0/90).
  • Gabriel Jesus(86% match)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).
  • Savinho(84% match)Sávio Moreira de Oliveira is a Inside Forward. Wide attacker who cuts inside to score. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a prolific assist provider (0.41 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.6/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.56 big chances/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Gabriel Jesus delivers 86% of the same playing style, at 56% lower cost (€20.0M vs €45.0M), with 0.52 goals per 90 at age 29. That's 571% of Gabriel Martinelli'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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Gabriel Martinelli
AttackerBrazil€45.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Gabriel Airton de Souza
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Brazil30y
G/900.48
A/900.22
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Martinelli: 6y older · +0.39 G/90
87% match
N/A
#2
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Gabriel Jesus
Arsenal · Premier League
Brazil29yContract 2027
G/900.52
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Martinelli: €25M cheaper · 5y older · +0.43 G/90
86% match
€20.0M
#3
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Savinho
Manchester City · Premier League
Brazil22yContract 2029
G/900.00
A/900.15
Inside ForwardDribbler
vs Martinelli: 2y younger
84% match
€40.0M
#4
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Tai Abed
Levante · Eredivisie
Israel21y
G/900.28
A/900.19
Inside ForwardProlific
83% match
N/A
#5
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Kaoru Mitoma
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Japan28yContract 2027
G/900.16
A/900.05
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€30.0M
#6
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Shunsuke Mito
Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie
Japan23y
G/900.35
A/900.15
Inside Forward
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
N/A
#7
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Oscar Pettersson
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Sweden26yContract 2028
G/900.17
A/900.08
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
N/A
#8
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Daan Rots
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands24y
G/900.37
A/900.12
Inside Forward
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
N/A
#9
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Jota Silva
Beşiktaş · Premier League
Portugal26yContract 2026
G/900.51
A/900.00
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€14.0M
#10
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Emirhan Demircan
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Turkey21y
G/900.51
A/900.25
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
N/A
#11
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R. Ghrieb
Magdeburg · Bundesliga
France27y
G/900.57
A/900.00
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
N/A
#12
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Silas
FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga
DR Congo27y
G/900.41
A/900.00
Inside ForwardProlific
83% match
€3.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Gabriel Martinelli?
The top alternatives to Gabriel Martinelli based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gabriel Airton de Souza, Gabriel Jesus, Savinho, Tai Abed, Kaoru Mitoma. 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 Gabriel Airton de Souza (N/A), Gabriel Jesus (€20.0M), Savinho (€40.0M). 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 Gabriel Airton de Souza (Brazil, N/A); Gabriel Jesus (Brazil, €20.0M); Savinho (Brazil, €40.0M); Tai Abed (Israel, 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.