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Best Alternatives to Kevin Carlos

Players most similar to Kevin Carlos (Attacker, €6.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Kevin Carlos

  1. 1.Habib Diallo86% DNA match·Metz€5.0M
  2. 2.Ludovic Ajorque84% DNA match·Brest€3.5M
  3. 3.Romain Del Castillo85% DNA match·Brest€7.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

Aerials WonTop 2%
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A Target Man....

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManSmall Sample

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90) and prone to committing fouls (3.0/90). The three most similar players to Kevin Carlos by playing style are:

  • Habib Diallo(86% match)A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.3 aerials won/90).
  • Ludovic Ajorque(84% match)A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.28 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (5.7 aerials won/90).
  • Romain Del Castillo(85% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.42 goals/90). Note: this profile is based on 856 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Habib Diallo delivers 86% of the same playing style, at 17% lower cost (€5.0M vs €6.0M), and is 30 years old.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Comparison Base
Kevin Carlos
AttackerSpain€6.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Habib Diallo
Metz · Ligue 1
Senegal30yContract 2028
G/900.00
A/900.00
Target Man
vs Carlos: 5y older
86% match
€5.0M
#2
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Ludovic Ajorque
Brest · Ligue 1
France32yContract 2027
G/900.00
A/900.28
Target Man
vs Carlos: 7y older
84% match
€3.5M
#3
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Romain Del Castillo
Brest · Ligue 1
France30yContract 2027
G/900.42
A/900.00
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Carlos: 5y older · +0.11 G/90
85% match
€7.0M
#4
A
Amine Gouiri
Olympique Marseille · Ligue 1
Algeria26yContract 2029
G/900.18
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
84% match
€28.0M
#5
G
Gonçalo Ramos
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
Portugal24yContract 2028
G/900.36
A/900.12
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€35.0M
#6
M
Matthis Abline
Nantes · Ligue 1
France23yContract 2028
G/900.24
A/900.12
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€20.0M
#7
W
Willem Geubbels
Paris · Ligue 1
France24y
G/900.71
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
84% match
€9.0M
#8
J
Joaquín Panichelli
Strasbourg · Ligue 1
Argentina23yContract 2030
G/900.40
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€25.0M
#9
A
Ally Samatta
Le Havre · Ligue 1
Tanzania33y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Target Man
83% match
€6.0M
#10
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Lassine Sinayoko
Auxerre · Ligue 1
Mali26yContract 2027
G/900.59
A/900.15
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€7.0M
#11
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Félix Correia
LOSC Lille · Ligue 1
Portugal25yContract 2029
G/900.12
A/900.24
Small Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€10.0M
#12
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Rafa Silva
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Portugal32yContract 2027
G/900.42
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€5.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Kevin Carlos?
The top alternatives to Kevin Carlos based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Habib Diallo, Ludovic Ajorque, Romain Del Castillo, Amine Gouiri, Gonçalo Ramos. 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 Kevin Carlos in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Kevin Carlos in 2026 include Habib Diallo (€5.0M), Ludovic Ajorque (€3.5M), Romain Del Castillo (€7.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Kevin Carlos play and who plays similarly?
Kevin Carlos plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Habib Diallo (Senegal, €5.0M); Ludovic Ajorque (France, €3.5M); Romain Del Castillo (France, €7.0M); Amine Gouiri (Algeria, €28.0M).
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.