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Leicester City· 2025/2026 · Championship · FULL

Best Alternatives to Jordan Ayew

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0.24G/90

0.12A/90

Based on 1,983 min · 2025/2026 · Championship · FULL

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 Jordan Ayew

Nouha Dicko82% match
Paris · Ligue 1 · €3.8M
Jonah Kusi-Asare82% match
Fulham · Premier League · €4.0M

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“Ayew remains one of the most curious enigmas in the English game...”

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Playing Style Analysis

Ayew remains one of the most curious enigmas in the English game, a technician whose statistical profile suggests he is a playmaker trapped in a striker’s frame. While his goal return of 0.21 per 90 is merely pedestrian for a Championship forward, his 87.9% pass accuracy—placing him in the elite top 5% of the league—reveals a player who facilitates rhythm rather than just finishing sequences. He operates with a surprising defensive diligence, ranking in the top 30% for tackles won, yet he is paradoxically fragile in physical confrontations, languishing in the bottom 10% for ground duel success. The three closest DNA matches to Jordan Ayew:

Nouha Dicko(82% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.59 big chances/90).
Jonah Kusi-Asare(82% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90).
Danny Welbeck(82% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.52 goals/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.

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Who are the best alternatives to Jordan Ayew?▼

The top alternatives to Jordan Ayew based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nouha Dicko, Jonah Kusi-Asare, Danny Welbeck, Tolu Arokodare, Viktor Gyökeres. 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 Jordan Ayew in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Jordan Ayew in 2026 include Nouha Dicko (€3.8M), Jonah Kusi-Asare (€4.0M), Danny Welbeck (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Jordan Ayew play and who plays similarly?▼

Jordan Ayew plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nouha Dicko (Mali, €3.8M); Jonah Kusi-Asare (Sweden, €4.0M); Danny Welbeck (England, €4.0M); Tolu Arokodare (Nigeria, €22.0M).

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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