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Best Alternatives to Kevin

Players most similar to Kevin (Attacker, €30.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Kevin

  1. 1.Harry Wilson84% DNA match·Fulham€25.0M
  2. 2.Iliman Ndiaye84% DNA match·Everton€50.0M
  3. 3.Cody Gakpo84% DNA match·Liverpool€70.0M

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

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Intelligence Verdict

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A Dynamic Forward....

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Playing Style Analysis

Dynamic ForwardDribbler

A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and a dynamic dribbler (3.9/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.3 dispossessed/90). The three most similar players to Kevin by playing style are:

  • Harry Wilson(84% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90).
  • Iliman Ndiaye(84% match)A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.4/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.1 dispossessed/90).
  • Cody Gakpo(84% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Harry Wilson delivers 84% of the same playing style, at 17% lower cost (€25.0M vs €30.0M), with 0.34 goals per 90 at age 29. That's 348% of Kevin's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

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
AttackerBrazil€30.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Harry Wilson
Fulham · Premier League
Wales29yContract 2026
G/900.34
A/900.20
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Kevin: 6y older · +0.24 G/90
84% match
€25.0M
#2
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Iliman Ndiaye
Everton · Premier League
France26yContract 2029
G/900.21
A/900.10
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Kevin: €20M more expensive · 3y older · +0.11 G/90
84% match
€50.0M
#3
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Cody Gakpo
Liverpool · Premier League
Netherlands27yContract 2028
G/900.24
A/900.17
Inside Forward
Last 5: → Stable
vs Kevin: €40M more expensive · 4y older · +0.15 G/90
84% match
€70.0M
#4
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Tammy Abraham
Aston Villa · Serie A
England28yContract 2026
G/900.50
A/900.07
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€14.0M
#5
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Bertrand Traoré
Sunderland · Premier League
Burkina Faso30yContract 2026
G/900.14
A/900.00
Small Sample
84% match
€5.0M
#6
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Eetu Mömmö
Lecce · Serie A
Finland24y
G/900.09
A/900.18
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
84% match
N/A
#7
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Tom Watson
Millwall · Premier League
England20yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.00
Inside Forward
83% match
€10.0M
#8
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Dwight McNeil
Everton · Premier League
England26yContract 2027
G/900.00
A/900.08
84% match
€20.0M
#9
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Ilan Kebbal
Paris · Ligue 1
Algeria27yContract 2028
G/900.56
A/900.28
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€12.0M
#10
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Rayan
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
Brazil19yContract 2026
G/900.43
A/900.00
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€40.0M
#11
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Jack Grealish
Everton · Premier League
England30yContract 2026
G/900.11
A/900.33
83% match
€25.0M
#12
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Christantus Uche
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Nigeria22yContract 2026
G/900.33
A/900.33
Target Man
83% match
€15.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Kevin?
The top alternatives to Kevin based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Harry Wilson, Iliman Ndiaye, Cody Gakpo, Tammy Abraham, Bertrand Traoré. 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 in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Kevin in 2026 include Harry Wilson (€25.0M), Iliman Ndiaye (€50.0M), Cody Gakpo (€70.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Kevin play and who plays similarly?
Kevin plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Harry Wilson (Wales, €25.0M); Iliman Ndiaye (France, €50.0M); Cody Gakpo (Netherlands, €70.0M); Tammy Abraham (England, €14.0M).
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.