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Milton Keynes Dons· 2023/2024 · League Two · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Jonathan Leko

AttackerEngland27y€1.1MFull profile →

Dynamic ForwardDribbler

0.00G/90

0.47A/90

Based on 1,006 min · 2023/2024 · League Two · 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 Jonathan Leko

Nouha Dicko83% match
Paris · Ligue 1 · €3.8M
Sandro Kulenovic81% match
Torino · Serie A · €4.0M
Eli Kroupi81% match
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League · €22.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Dynamic ForwardDribbler

A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90). The three closest DNA matches to Jonathan Leko:

Nouha Dicko(83% 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).
Sandro Kulenovic(81% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (1.07 goals/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Eli Kroupi(81% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.70 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Paris · Ligue 1

vs Leko: 7y older · +0.07 G/90

83% match

€3.8M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Jonathan Leko?▼

The top alternatives to Jonathan Leko based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nouha Dicko, Sandro Kulenovic, Eli Kroupi, Jean-Luc Dompé, Nilson Angulo. 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 Jonathan Leko in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Jonathan Leko in 2026 include Nouha Dicko (€3.8M), Sandro Kulenovic (€4.0M), Eli Kroupi (€22.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Jonathan Leko play and who plays similarly?▼

Jonathan Leko plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nouha Dicko (Mali, €3.8M); Sandro Kulenovic (Croatia, €4.0M); Eli Kroupi (France, €22.0M); Jean-Luc Dompé (France, €3.5M).

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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