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Borussia Dortmund· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Karim Adeyemi

Right WingGermany24y€60.0MFull profile →

Inside ForwardProlificDribbler

0.53G/90

0.30A/90

Based on 1,199 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · 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 Karim Adeyemi

Ernest Poku87% match
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga · €20.0M
Michael Olise86% match
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga · €130.0M
Ritsu Doan85% match
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga · €20.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside ForwardProlificDribbler

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.53 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.30 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Karim Adeyemi:

Ernest Poku(87% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.30 assists/90).
Michael Olise(86% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (3.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.9 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.58 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.74 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.5/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.09 big chances/90), central to possession (91 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.2/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Ritsu Doan(85% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.53 big chances/90).

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Ernest Poku

Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga

Netherlands22yContract 2030

G/900.30

A/900.30

Inside ForwardOut of form ↓

vs Adeyemi: €40M cheaper · 2y younger · -0.22 G/90

87% match

€20.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Karim Adeyemi?▼

The top alternatives to Karim Adeyemi based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ernest Poku, Michael Olise, Ritsu Doan, Ansgar Knauff, Jamie Leweling. 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 Karim Adeyemi in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Karim Adeyemi in 2026 include Ernest Poku (€20.0M), Michael Olise (€130.0M), Ritsu Doan (€20.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Karim Adeyemi play and who plays similarly?▼

Karim Adeyemi plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ernest Poku (Netherlands, €20.0M); Michael Olise (France, €130.0M); Ritsu Doan (Japan, €20.0M); Ansgar Knauff (Germany, €15.0M).

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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