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Brentford· 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Kevin Schade

Left WingGermany24y€35.0MFull profile →

Complete Forward

0.26G/90

0.10A/90

Based on 2,756 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

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 Kevin Schade

Jérémy Doku80% match
Manchester City · Premier League · €65.0M
Anthony Gordon80% match
Newcastle United · Premier League · €60.0M
Gabriel Martinelli80% match
Arsenal · Premier League · €45.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete Forward

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.26 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Kevin Schade:

Jérémy Doku(80% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (3.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (4.2/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.55 big chances/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.1/90).
Anthony Gordon(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90).
Gabriel Martinelli(80% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.33 assists/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Jérémy Doku

Manchester City · Premier League

Belgium24yContract 2028

G/900.25

A/900.25

Dynamic ForwardDribblerOut of form ↓

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80% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Kevin Schade?▼

The top alternatives to Kevin Schade based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jérémy Doku, Anthony Gordon, Gabriel Martinelli, Savinho, Jamie Gittens. 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 Schade in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Kevin Schade in 2026 include Jérémy Doku (€65.0M), Anthony Gordon (€60.0M), Gabriel Martinelli (€45.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Kevin Schade play and who plays similarly?▼

Kevin Schade plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jérémy Doku (Belgium, €65.0M); Anthony Gordon (England, €60.0M); Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil, €45.0M); Savinho (Brazil, €40.0M).

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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