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Bolton Wanderers· 2025/2026 · League One · FULL

Best Alternatives to Mason Burstow

AttackerEngland22y€2.4MFull profile →

Target Man

0.43G/90

0.18A/90

Based on 2,747 min · 2025/2026 · League One · 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 Mason Burstow

Sambou Soumano82% match
Lorient · Ligue 1 · €4.0M
Gennaro Borrelli82% match
Cagliari · Serie A · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.39 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Mason Burstow:

Sambou Soumano(82% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.39 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90).
Gennaro Borrelli(82% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.8 aerials won/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.5/90).
Henrik Meister(81% match) — A Forward. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Sambou Soumano

Lorient · Ligue 1

Senegal25yContract 2026

G/900.39

A/900.19

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82% match

€4.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Mason Burstow?▼

The top alternatives to Mason Burstow based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Sambou Soumano, Gennaro Borrelli, Henrik Meister, Jonah Kusi-Asare, Lyle Foster. 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 Mason Burstow in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Mason Burstow in 2026 include Sambou Soumano (€4.0M), Gennaro Borrelli (€3.0M), Henrik Meister (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Mason Burstow play and who plays similarly?▼

Mason Burstow plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Sambou Soumano (Senegal, €4.0M); Gennaro Borrelli (Italy, €3.0M); Henrik Meister (Denmark, €4.0M); Jonah Kusi-Asare (Sweden, €4.0M).

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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