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Chelsea U19· 2025/2026 · UEFA Youth League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Jesse Derry

AttackerEngland19yN/AFull profile →

Complete ForwardProlificDribbler

1.15G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 606 min · 2025/2026 · UEFA Youth League · 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 Jesse Derry

Giacomo Raspadori98% match
Atalanta · Serie A · €22.0M
Kandet Diawara98% match
Magdeburg · Bundesliga
Nicolas Jackson98% match
Chelsea · Premier League · €45.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardProlificDribblerSmall Sample

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (4.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.74 goals/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.0/90). Note: this profile is based on 606 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Jesse Derry:

Giacomo Raspadori(98% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90).
Kandet Diawara(98% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.41 goals/90).
Nicolas Jackson(98% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.4 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.72 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Giacomo Raspadori

Atalanta · Serie A

Italy26yContract 2030

G/900.34

A/900.11

Complete ForwardSmall SampleSteady form

vs Derry: 7y older · -0.81 G/90

98% match

€22.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Jesse Derry?▼

The top alternatives to Jesse Derry based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Giacomo Raspadori, Kandet Diawara, Nicolas Jackson, Omar Sissoko, Emir Sahiti. 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 Jesse Derry in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Jesse Derry in 2026 include Giacomo Raspadori (€22.0M), Kandet Diawara (N/A), Nicolas Jackson (€45.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Jesse Derry play and who plays similarly?▼

Jesse Derry plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Giacomo Raspadori (Italy, €22.0M); Kandet Diawara (France, N/A); Nicolas Jackson (Senegal, €45.0M); Omar Sissoko (France, 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.

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