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Ipswich Town· 2025/2026 · Championship · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Kasey McAteer

Right MidfieldEngland24y€12.0MFull profile →

CreatorCreative

1.67KP/90

0.20G/90

0.07A/90

Based on 1,349 min · 2025/2026 · Championship · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

DNA matchPrioritizes Championship & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Kasey McAteer

Malick Yalcouyé83% match
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League · €14.0M
Justin Devenny83% match
Crystal Palace · Premier League · €8.0M
James McAtee83% match
Nottingham Forest · Premier League · €25.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreative

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90) and active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90). The three closest DNA matches to Kasey McAteer:

Malick Yalcouyé(83% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in play (68 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (3.5/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Justin Devenny(83% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90) and heavily involved in play (51 touches/90).
James McAtee(83% match) — James Mcatee is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Malick Yalcouyé

Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League

Mali20yContract 2026

KP/901.15

G/900.09

Ball-WinnerSteady form

vs McAteer: 4y younger

83% match

€14.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Kasey McAteer?▼

The top alternatives to Kasey McAteer based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Malick Yalcouyé, Justin Devenny, James McAtee, Ryan Yates , Keane Lewis-Potter. 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 Kasey McAteer in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Kasey McAteer in 2026 include Malick Yalcouyé (€14.0M), Justin Devenny (€8.0M), James McAtee (€25.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Kasey McAteer play and who plays similarly?▼

Kasey McAteer plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Malick Yalcouyé (Mali, €14.0M); Justin Devenny (Scotland, €8.0M); James McAtee (England, €25.5M); Ryan Yates (England, €7.0M).

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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