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Blackpool· 2025/2026 · League One · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Josh Bowler

AttackerEngland27y€2.3MFull profile →

0.11G/90

0.22A/90

Based on 1,662 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 Josh Bowler

Jean-Luc Dompé81% match
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga · €3.5M
Pathé Mboup79% match
Brest · Ligue 1 · €3.0M
Yankuba Minteh81% match
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League · €40.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.4 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Josh Bowler:

Jean-Luc Dompé(81% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.55 big chances/90).
Pathé Mboup(79% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a dynamic dribbler (2.8/90).
Yankuba Minteh(81% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.5/90).

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Jean-Luc Dompé

Hamburger SV · Bundesliga

France30yContract 2027

G/900.24

A/900.00

vs Bowler: 3y older · +0.13 G/90

81% match

€3.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Josh Bowler?▼

The top alternatives to Josh Bowler based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jean-Luc Dompé, Pathé Mboup, Yankuba Minteh, Ilan Kebbal, Nilson Angulo. 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 Josh Bowler in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Josh Bowler in 2026 include Jean-Luc Dompé (€3.5M), Pathé Mboup (€3.0M), Yankuba Minteh (€40.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Josh Bowler play and who plays similarly?▼

Josh Bowler plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jean-Luc Dompé (France, €3.5M); Pathé Mboup (Senegal, €3.0M); Yankuba Minteh (Gambia, €40.0M); Ilan Kebbal (Algeria, €12.0M).

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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