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Cremonese· 2025/2026 · Serie A · FULL

Best Alternatives to Jamie Vardy

Centre ForwardEngland39yN/AFull profile →

Target Man

0.30G/90

0.09A/90

Based on 2,109 min · 2025/2026 · Serie A · 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 Jamie Vardy

David Okereke95% match
Cremonese · Serie A · €3.0M
P. Peter99% match
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
Lautaro Martínez76% match
Inter · Serie A · €85.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90). The three closest DNA matches to Jamie Vardy:

David Okereke(95% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and top 20% scorer in the league.
P. Peter(99% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.36 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.1/90).
Lautaro Martínez(76% match) — Lautaro Martínez is the rare striker who makes Inter's system look inevitable—a physical, relentless finisher who bends games to his will rather than waiting for them to open up. His aerial win rate sits in the top 5% of Serie A attackers, a number that reframes him entirely: this isn't a small, slippery forward—he's a bulldozer with technique.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

David Okereke

Cremonese · Serie A

Nigeria28yContract 2028

G/900.38

A/900.00

Target ManSmall SampleSteady form

vs Vardy: 11y younger · +0.08 G/90

95% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Jamie Vardy?▼

The top alternatives to Jamie Vardy based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: David Okereke, P. Peter, Lautaro Martínez, Marcus Thuram, Rasmus Højlund. 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 Jamie Vardy in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Jamie Vardy in 2026 include David Okereke (€3.0M), P. Peter (N/A), Lautaro Martínez (€85.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Jamie Vardy play and who plays similarly?▼

Jamie Vardy plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include David Okereke (Nigeria, €3.0M); P. Peter (France, N/A); Lautaro Martínez (Argentina, €85.0M); Marcus Thuram (France, €60.0M).

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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