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Shrewsbury Town· 2025/2026 · League Two · FULL

Best Alternatives to John Marquis

AttackerEngland34y€1.7MFull profile →

Target Man

0.11G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 2,449 min · 2025/2026 · League Two · 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 John Marquis

Jonah Kusi-Asare81% match
Fulham · Premier League · €4.0M
Josué Casimir81% match
Auxerre · Ligue 1 · €3.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as draws fouls effectively (2.2/90). The three closest DNA matches to John Marquis:

Jonah Kusi-Asare(81% 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).
Josué Casimir(81% match) — A Forward.
Callum Hudson-Odoi(80% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90) and meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Jonah Kusi-Asare

Fulham · Premier League

Sweden18yContract 2026

G/900.35

A/900.00

Target ManSmall Sample

vs Marquis: 16y younger · +0.24 G/90

81% match

€4.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to John Marquis?▼

The top alternatives to John Marquis based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jonah Kusi-Asare, Josué Casimir, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Tiago Gouveia, Mostafa Mohamed. 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 John Marquis in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to John Marquis in 2026 include Jonah Kusi-Asare (€4.0M), Josué Casimir (€3.5M), Callum Hudson-Odoi (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does John Marquis play and who plays similarly?▼

John Marquis plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jonah Kusi-Asare (Sweden, €4.0M); Josué Casimir (Guadeloupe, €3.5M); Callum Hudson-Odoi (England, €3.5M); Tiago Gouveia (Portugal, €4.0M).

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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