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Best Alternatives to Jesper Karlsson

Players most similar to Jesper Karlsson (Attacker, €11.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Jesper Karlsson

  1. 1.Gonçalo Borges98% DNA match·Feyenoord€4.0M
  2. 2.Yusuf Akhamrich98% DNA match·Tottenham Hotspur
  3. 3.Prince Ampem98% DNA match·Eyüpspor

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

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Intelligence Verdict

Press IntensityTop 3%
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A Inside Forward....

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside ForwardProlificSmall Sample

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.77 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.77 big chances/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.3 dispossessed/90). The three most similar players to Jesper Karlsson by playing style are:

  • Gonçalo Borges(98% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.40 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.60 big chances/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.2 dispossessed/90).
  • Yusuf Akhamrich(98% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (4.2 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.56 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90).
  • Prince Ampem(98% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.28 goals/90), a dynamic dribbler (3.1/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.1/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.7 dispossessed/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Gonçalo Borges delivers 98% of the same playing style, at 64% lower cost (€4.0M vs €11.0M), with 0.40 goals per 90 at age 25. That's 114% of Jesper Karlsson'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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Jesper Karlsson
AttackerSweden€11.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Gonçalo Borges
Feyenoord · Eredivisie
Portugal25yContract 2029
G/900.40
A/900.20
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Karlsson: €7M cheaper · 2y younger
98% match
€4.0M
#2
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Yusuf Akhamrich
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
England20y
G/900.56
A/900.19
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Karlsson: 7y younger · +0.21 G/90
98% match
N/A
#3
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Prince Ampem
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Ghana28y
G/900.28
A/900.00
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: → Stable
vs Karlsson: -0.07 G/90
98% match
N/A
#4
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Reigan Heskey
Manchester City · Premier League
England18y
G/900.38
A/900.00
Inside ForwardProlific
98% match
N/A
#5
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Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Uruguay24yContract 2026
G/900.18
A/900.24
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
98% match
N/A
#6
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Adrian Blake
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
England20y
G/900.19
A/900.19
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
98% match
N/A
#7
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Noah Pesch
Magdeburg · Bundesliga
Croatia20y
G/900.39
A/900.00
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
98% match
N/A
#8
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Denis Makarov
Kayserispor · Super Lig
Russia28yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.00
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
98% match
€7.5M
#9
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Silas
FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga
DR Congo27y
G/900.41
A/900.00
Inside ForwardProlific
97% match
€3.0M
#10
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Gustavo Silva
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Brazil26yContract 2028
G/900.34
A/900.14
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
97% match
N/A
#11
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Roméo Beney
Famalicão · Liga Portugal
Switzerland21y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#12
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Oskar Pietuszewski
Porto · Liga Portugal
Poland17yContract 2029
G/900.34
A/900.23
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
97% match
€20.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Jesper Karlsson?
The top alternatives to Jesper Karlsson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gonçalo Borges, Yusuf Akhamrich, Prince Ampem, Reigan Heskey, Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales. 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 Jesper Karlsson in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Jesper Karlsson in 2026 include Gonçalo Borges (€4.0M), Yusuf Akhamrich (N/A), Prince Ampem (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jesper Karlsson play and who plays similarly?
Jesper Karlsson plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gonçalo Borges (Portugal, €4.0M); Yusuf Akhamrich (England, N/A); Prince Ampem (Ghana, N/A); Reigan Heskey (England, 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.