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Charlotte· 2026 · Major League Soccer · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Kerwin Vargas

Right WingColombia24y€1.9MFull profile →

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0.33G/90

0.17A/90

Based on 823 min · 2026 · Major League Soccer · 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 Kerwin Vargas

Luca Koleosho97% match
Paris · Ligue 1 · €3.0M
Silas96% match
FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga · €3.0M
Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab96% match
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga · €10.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.33 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and draws fouls effectively (2.3/90). Note: this profile is based on 823 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Kerwin Vargas:

Luca Koleosho(97% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.50 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Silas(96% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.51 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (3.4/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.51 big chances/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab(96% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.62 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (3.1/90).

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Paris · Ligue 1

Inside ForwardProlificOut of form ↓

vs Vargas: 3y younger · +0.17 G/90

97% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Kerwin Vargas?▼

The top alternatives to Kerwin Vargas based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Luca Koleosho, Silas, Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab, Roony Bardghji, Badredine Bouanani. 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 Kerwin Vargas in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Kerwin Vargas in 2026 include Luca Koleosho (€3.0M), Silas (€3.0M), Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab (€10.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Kerwin Vargas play and who plays similarly?▼

Kerwin Vargas plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Luca Koleosho (Italy, €3.0M); Silas (DR Congo, €3.0M); Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab (Morocco, €10.0M); Roony Bardghji (Sweden, €10.0M).

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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