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Rotherham United· 2025/2026 · League One · FULL

Best Alternatives to J. Hugill

AttackerEngland34y€3.3MFull profile →

Target Man

0.11G/90

0.06A/90

Based on 1,631 min · 2025/2026 · League One · 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 J. Hugill

Armando Broja80% match
Burnley · Premier League · €8.0M
Gennaro Borrelli80% match
Cagliari · Serie A · €3.0M
Jonah Kusi-Asare80% match
Fulham · Premier League · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as strong in aerial duels (5.2 aerials won/90). The three closest DNA matches to J. Hugill:

Armando Broja(80% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as strong in aerial duels (3.7 aerials won/90).
Gennaro Borrelli(80% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.8 aerials won/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.5/90).
Jonah Kusi-Asare(80% 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).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Armando Broja

Burnley · Premier League

Albania24yContract 2030

G/900.11

A/900.11

Target ManSmall SampleOut of form ↓

vs Hugill: 10y younger

80% match

€8.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to J. Hugill?▼

The top alternatives to J. Hugill based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Armando Broja, Gennaro Borrelli, Jonah Kusi-Asare, Ally Samatta, Habib Diallo. 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 J. Hugill in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to J. Hugill in 2026 include Armando Broja (€8.0M), Gennaro Borrelli (€3.0M), Jonah Kusi-Asare (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does J. Hugill play and who plays similarly?▼

J. Hugill plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Armando Broja (Albania, €8.0M); Gennaro Borrelli (Italy, €3.0M); Jonah Kusi-Asare (Sweden, €4.0M); Ally Samatta (Tanzania, €6.0M).

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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