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Shakhtar Donetsk· 2025/2026 · Premier League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Lassina Traoré

AttackerBurkina Faso25y€3.0MFull profile →

Complete ForwardProlificSmall Sample

0.72G/90

0.31A/90

Based on 877 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · 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 Lassina Traoré

Yoane Wissa96% match
Newcastle United · Premier League · €30.0M
David Okereke97% match
Cremonese · Serie A · €3.0M
Mathis Lambourde97% match
Hellas Verona · Serie A · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardProlificSmall Sample

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.72 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.31 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. Note: this profile is based on 877 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Lassina Traoré:

Yoane Wissa(96% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90).
David Okereke(97% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Mathis Lambourde(97% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.42 goals/90).

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Yoane Wissa

Newcastle United · Premier League

DR Congo29y

G/900.17

A/900.17

Target ManSmall SampleIn form ↑

vs Traoré: €27M more expensive · 4y older · -0.55 G/90

96% match

€30.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Lassina Traoré?▼

The top alternatives to Lassina Traoré based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Yoane Wissa, David Okereke, Mathis Lambourde, Erling Haaland, Bukayo Saka. 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 Lassina Traoré in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Lassina Traoré in 2026 include Yoane Wissa (€30.0M), David Okereke (€3.0M), Mathis Lambourde (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Lassina Traoré play and who plays similarly?▼

Lassina Traoré plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Yoane Wissa (DR Congo, €30.0M); David Okereke (Nigeria, €3.0M); Mathis Lambourde (France, €3.0M); Erling Haaland (Norway, €200.0M).

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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