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Bolton Wanderers· 2025/2026 · League One · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to J. McAtee

AttackerEngland26y€23.0MFull profile →

Complete ForwardSmall Sample

0.23G/90

0.11A/90

Based on 831 min · 2025/2026 · League One · 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 J. McAtee

Yankuba Minteh83% match
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League · €40.0M
Amine Adli82% match
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League · €20.0M
Ben Gannon-Doak82% match
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League · €16.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardSmall Sample

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90). Note: this profile is based on 831 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to J. McAtee:

Yankuba Minteh(83% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.5/90).
Amine Adli(82% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success).
Ben Gannon-Doak(82% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.3 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.35 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.72 big chances/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Yankuba Minteh

Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League

Gambia21yContract 2029

G/900.11

A/900.15

Dynamic ForwardDribblerIn form ↑

vs McAtee: €17M more expensive · 5y younger · -0.12 G/90

83% match

€40.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to J. McAtee?▼

The top alternatives to J. McAtee based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Yankuba Minteh, Amine Adli, Ben Gannon-Doak, Noni Madueke, Dango Ouattara. 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. McAtee in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to J. McAtee in 2026 include Yankuba Minteh (€40.0M), Amine Adli (€20.0M), Ben Gannon-Doak (€16.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

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

J. McAtee plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Yankuba Minteh (Gambia, €40.0M); Amine Adli (France, €20.0M); Ben Gannon-Doak (Scotland, €16.0M); Noni Madueke (England, €50.0M).

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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