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Oldham Athletic· 2025/2026 · League Two · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Joe Garner

AttackerEngland38y€1.4MFull profile →

Target Man

0.22G/90

0.07A/90

Based on 1,246 min · 2025/2026 · League Two · 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 Joe Garner

Raúl García81% match
Osasuna · La Liga · €3.0M
Lyle Foster82% match
Burnley · Premier League · €10.0M
Álvaro García82% match
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga · €4.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (10.8 aerials won/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.6/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.7 dispossessed/90) and prone to committing fouls (3.7/90). The three closest DNA matches to Joe Garner:

Raúl García(81% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.62 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Lyle Foster(82% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90).
Álvaro García(82% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.60 big chances/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Raúl García

Osasuna · La Liga

Spain25yContract 2028

G/900.62

A/900.09

Target ManProlificSteady form

vs Garner: 13y younger · +0.41 G/90

81% match

€3.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Joe Garner?▼

The top alternatives to Joe Garner based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Raúl García, Lyle Foster, Álvaro García, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Thierno Barry. 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 Joe Garner in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Joe Garner in 2026 include Raúl García (€3.0M), Lyle Foster (€10.0M), Álvaro García (€4.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Joe Garner play and who plays similarly?▼

Joe Garner plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Raúl García (Spain, €3.0M); Lyle Foster (South Africa, €10.0M); Álvaro García (Spain, €4.5M); Dominic Calvert-Lewin (England, €22.0M).

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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