AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Jamie MacLaren
Players most similar to Jamie MacLaren (Attacker, €150K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Jamie MacLaren
- 1.Emre Ünüvar99% DNA match·Ajax
- 2.Güven Yalçın98% DNA match·Alanyaspor
- 3.Petur Knudsen98% DNA match·NSÍ
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
GoalsTop 11%
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“A Poacher....”
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PoacherProlificSmall Sample
A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.94 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. Note: this profile is based on 866 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Jamie MacLaren by playing style are:
- Emre Ünüvar(99% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (1.66 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. Note: this profile is based on 488 minutes of playing time this season.
- Güven Yalçın(98% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.73 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90).
- Petur Knudsen(98% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.88 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. Note: this profile is based on 613 minutes of playing time this season.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Emre Ünüvar
Ajax · Eredivisie
Netherlands18y
G/900.52
A/900.17
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs MacLaren: 14y younger · -0.06 G/90
99% match
N/A
#2
G
Güven Yalçın
Alanyaspor · Super Lig
Turkey27yContract 2028
G/900.73
A/900.00
PoacherProlific
Last 5: → Stablevs MacLaren: 5y younger · +0.15 G/90
98% match
N/A
#3
P
Petur Knudsen
NSÍ · Superliga
Faroe Islands28y
G/900.88
A/900.15
PoacherProlific
vs MacLaren: 4y younger · +0.30 G/90
98% match
N/A
#4
Y
Youssef El Kachati
NEC Nijmegen · Eredivisie
Morocco26y
G/900.54
A/900.36
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#5
S
Sylla Sow
Abha · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
G/900.73
A/900.00
PoacherProlific
98% match
N/A
#6
A
Asbjørn Bøndergaard
Silkeborg IF · Superliga
Denmark22y
G/900.50
A/900.30
PoacherProlific
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#7
Y
Yanis Begraoui
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Morocco24yContract 2028
G/900.68
A/900.03
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#8
B
Benjamin Källman
Hannover 96 · Bundesliga
Finland27yContract 2028
G/900.93
A/900.00
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#9
E
Emil Højlund
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Denmark21yContract 2028
G/900.72
A/900.54
PoacherProlific
98% match
N/A
#10
K
Kristian Strømland Lien
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Norway24y
G/900.61
A/900.15
PoacherProlific
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#11
C
Chupe
Málaga · La Liga
Spain21yContract 2028
G/900.65
A/900.26
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#12
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Gorka Carrera
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Spain20y
G/900.53
A/900.32
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Jamie MacLaren?▼
The top alternatives to Jamie MacLaren based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Emre Ünüvar, Güven Yalçın, Petur Knudsen, Youssef El Kachati, Sylla Sow. 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 MacLaren in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Jamie MacLaren in 2026 include Emre Ünüvar (N/A), Güven Yalçın (N/A), Petur Knudsen (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jamie MacLaren play and who plays similarly?▼
Jamie MacLaren plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Emre Ünüvar (Netherlands, N/A); Güven Yalçın (Turkey, N/A); Petur Knudsen (Faroe Islands, N/A); Youssef El Kachati (Morocco, N/A).
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.