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Sheffield Wednesday· 2021/2022 · League One · FULL

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Centre ForwardEngland23y€2.4MFull profile →

Complete ForwardSmall Sample

0.43G/90

0.18A/90

Based on 725 min · 2021/2022 · 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

Neal Maupay83% match
Olympique Marseille · Ligue 1 · €4.0M
Charles-Jesaja Herrmann82% match
FC Bocholt · Bundesliga
Emmanuel Emegha81% match
Chelsea · Ligue 1 · €28.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardSmall Sample

Mason Burstow is a Complete Forward. Versatile attacker combining goals, creativity and work rate. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90). The three closest DNA matches to Mason Burstow:

Neal Maupay(83% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.95 big chances/90).
Charles-Jesaja Herrmann(82% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90).
Emmanuel Emegha(81% match) — Emanuel Esseh Emegha is a Complete Forward. Versatile attacker combining goals, creativity and work rate.

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Neal Maupay

Olympique Marseille · Ligue 1

France30yContract 2028

G/900.21

A/900.10

Complete Forward

vs Burstow: 7y older · -0.22 G/90

83% 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: Neal Maupay, Charles-Jesaja Herrmann, Emmanuel Emegha, Charles Abi, Bertuğ Yıldırım. 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 Neal Maupay (€4.0M), Charles-Jesaja Herrmann (N/A), Emmanuel Emegha (€28.0M). 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 Neal Maupay (France, €4.0M); Charles-Jesaja Herrmann (Germany, N/A); Emmanuel Emegha (Netherlands, €28.0M); Charles Abi (France, N/A).

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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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