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Burnley· 2025/2026 · Premier League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Marcus Edwards

Right WingEngland27y€8.0MFull profile →

0.09G/90

0.25A/90

Based on 1,065 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 Marcus Edwards

Jacob Murphy86% match
Newcastle United · Premier League · €15.0M
David Brooks85% match
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League · €12.0M
Ben Gannon-Doak84% match
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League · €16.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.51 big chances/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.4 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Marcus Edwards:

Jacob Murphy(86% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.56 big chances/90).
David Brooks(85% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.6 shots/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.60 big chances/90).
Ben Gannon-Doak(84% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.3 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.35 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.72 big chances/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Jacob Murphy

Newcastle United · Premier League

England31yContract 2027

G/900.17

A/900.11

Complete ForwardOut of form ↓

vs Edwards: €7M more expensive · 4y older · +0.08 G/90

86% match

€15.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Marcus Edwards?▼

The top alternatives to Marcus Edwards based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jacob Murphy, David Brooks, Ben Gannon-Doak, Bukayo Saka, Estêvão. 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 Marcus Edwards in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Marcus Edwards in 2026 include Jacob Murphy (€15.0M), David Brooks (€12.0M), Ben Gannon-Doak (€16.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Marcus Edwards play and who plays similarly?▼

Marcus Edwards plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jacob Murphy (England, €15.0M); David Brooks (Wales, €12.0M); Ben Gannon-Doak (Scotland, €16.0M); Bukayo Saka (England, €120.0M).

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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