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Luton Town· 2025/2026 · League One · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Jerry Yates

Centre ForwardEngland29y€1.8MFull profile →

0.24G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,108 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 Jerry Yates

Phillip Tietz82% match
FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga · €3.5M
Jonah Kusi-Asare81% match
Fulham · Premier League · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

A Forward. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Jerry Yates:

Phillip Tietz(82% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.28 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (4.9 aerials won/90).
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).
Oliver Burke(81% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.32 goals/90).

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Phillip Tietz

FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga

Germany29yContract 2028

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Who are the best alternatives to Jerry Yates?▼

The top alternatives to Jerry Yates based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Phillip Tietz, Jonah Kusi-Asare, Oliver Burke, Tolu Arokodare, Lyle Foster. 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 Jerry Yates in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Jerry Yates in 2026 include Phillip Tietz (€3.5M), Jonah Kusi-Asare (€4.0M), Oliver Burke (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Jerry Yates play and who plays similarly?▼

Jerry Yates plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Phillip Tietz (Germany, €3.5M); Jonah Kusi-Asare (Sweden, €4.0M); Oliver Burke (Scotland, €4.0M); Tolu Arokodare (Nigeria, €20.0M).

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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