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Telstar· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Kay Tejan

Centre ForwardNetherlands29yN/AFull profile →

Target ManSmall Sample

0.34G/90

0.11A/90

Based on 793 min · 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · 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 Kay Tejan

Lasse Nordås99% match
SC Heerenveen · Eredivisie · €3.6M
Siriné Doucouré99% match
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Moussa Soumano99% match
NAC Breda · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManSmall Sample

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.0 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90) and prone to committing fouls (3.5/90). The three closest DNA matches to Kay Tejan:

Lasse Nordås(99% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (4.3 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.62 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (4.6 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Siriné Doucouré(99% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and dominant in the air (10.1 aerials won/90, 64%).
Moussa Soumano(99% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (4.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.51 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Lasse Nordås

SC Heerenveen · Eredivisie

Norway24y

G/900.61

A/900.10

Target ManProlificOut of form ↓

vs Tejan: 5y younger · +0.27 G/90

99% match

€3.6M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Kay Tejan?▼

The top alternatives to Kay Tejan based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Lasse Nordås, Siriné Doucouré, Moussa Soumano, Milan Zonneveld, Kevin van Veen. 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 Kay Tejan in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Kay Tejan in 2026 include Lasse Nordås (€3.6M), Siriné Doucouré (N/A), Moussa Soumano (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Kay Tejan play and who plays similarly?▼

Kay Tejan plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Lasse Nordås (Norway, €3.6M); Siriné Doucouré (France, N/A); Moussa Soumano (France, N/A); Milan Zonneveld (Netherlands, N/A).

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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