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Celtic· 2024/2025 · Premiership · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Jota

AttackerPortugal27y€6.0MFull profile →

Complete ForwardProlificSmall Sample

0.63G/90

0.32A/90

Based on 570 min · 2024/2025 · Premiership · 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 Jota

Nathan Tella83% match
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga · €15.0M
Paulo Dybala82% match
Roma · Serie A · €5.0M
Diogo Jota91% match
Portugal · Liga Portugal · €40.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardProlificSmall Sample

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.63 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.32 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.63 big chances/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. Note: this profile is based on 570 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Jota:

Nathan Tella(83% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.41 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.62 big chances/90).
Paulo Dybala(82% match) — A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (3.6 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a prolific assist provider (0.46 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.60 big chances/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.6/90).
Diogo Jota(91% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.45 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Nathan Tella

Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga

Nigeria26yContract 2028

G/900.10

A/900.41

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vs Jota: €9M more expensive · -0.53 G/90

83% match

€15.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Jota?▼

The top alternatives to Jota based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nathan Tella, Paulo Dybala, Diogo Jota, Cody Gakpo, Fábio Silva. 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 Jota in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Jota in 2026 include Nathan Tella (€15.0M), Paulo Dybala (€5.0M), Diogo Jota (€40.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Jota play and who plays similarly?▼

Jota plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nathan Tella (Nigeria, €15.0M); Paulo Dybala (Argentina, €5.0M); Diogo Jota (Portugal, €40.0M); Cody Gakpo (Netherlands, €70.0M).

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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