AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Luke Thomas
Players most similar to Luke Thomas (Attacker, €1.4M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Luke Thomas
- 1.Charalampos Kostoulas83% DNA match·Brighton & Hove Albion€25.0M
- 2.Eetu Mömmö82% DNA match·Lecce
- 3.Yankuba Minteh82% DNA match·Brighton & Hove Albion€40.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Tackles WonTop 4%
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“A Forward....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90). The three most similar players to Luke Thomas by playing style are:
- Charalampos Kostoulas(83% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.60 goals/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.35 big chances/90), strong in aerial duels (5.1 aerials won/90), draws fouls effectively (3.3/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.9 dispossessed/90).
- Eetu Mömmö(82% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.5/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.4/90).
- Yankuba Minteh(82% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.5/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Charalampos Kostoulas delivers 83% of the same playing style, at a 1752% premium over Luke Thomas, with 0.56 goals per 90 at age 18. That's 529% of Luke Thomas'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 →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Charalampos Kostoulas
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Greece18yContract 2030
G/900.56
A/900.28
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Thomas: €24M more expensive · 9y younger · +0.46 G/90
83% match
€25.0M
#2
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Eetu Mömmö
Lecce · Serie A
Finland24y
G/900.09
A/900.18
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
vs Thomas: 3y younger
82% match
N/A
#3
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Yankuba Minteh
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Gambia21yContract 2029
G/900.12
A/900.16
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Thomas: €39M more expensive · 6y younger
82% match
€40.0M
#4
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Mateo Joseph
Mallorca · La Liga
England22yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.06
82% match
€3.5M
#5
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Tom Watson
Millwall · Premier League
England20yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.00
Inside Forward
82% match
€10.0M
#6
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Derensili Sanches Fernandes
Excelsior · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2026
G/900.22
A/900.11
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot81% match
N/A
#7
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Yosuke Furukawa
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Japan22y
G/900.14
A/900.14
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot81% match
N/A
#8
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Kristian Arnstad
AGF · Superliga
Norway22y
G/900.36
A/900.18
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip81% match
N/A
#9
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Tiago Morais
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Portugal22y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Small Sample
82% match
€3.0M
#10
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David Larrubia
Málaga · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2028
G/900.07
A/900.07
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip81% match
N/A
#11
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Prince Amoako Junior
Nordsjælland · Superliga
Ghana19yContract 2029
G/900.30
A/900.30
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot81% match
N/A
#12
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Seydou Fini
Genoa · Serie A
Italy19y
G/900.17
A/900.13
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip81% match
N/A
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Luke Thomas.
Ask AI about Luke Thomas →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Luke Thomas?▼
The top alternatives to Luke Thomas based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Charalampos Kostoulas, Eetu Mömmö, Yankuba Minteh, Mateo Joseph, Tom Watson. 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 Luke Thomas in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Luke Thomas in 2026 include Charalampos Kostoulas (€25.0M), Eetu Mömmö (N/A), Yankuba Minteh (€40.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Luke Thomas play and who plays similarly?▼
Luke Thomas plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Charalampos Kostoulas (Greece, €25.0M); Eetu Mömmö (Finland, N/A); Yankuba Minteh (Gambia, €40.0M); Mateo Joseph (England, €3.5M).
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.