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Best Alternatives to Mao Hosoya

Centre ForwardJapan24y€1.8MFull profile →

Complete ForwardProlific

0.70G/90

0.13A/90

Based on 1,411 min · 2025 · J-League · 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 Mao Hosoya

Karl Etta Eyong83% match
Levante · La Liga · €3.0M
Mateo Joseph81% match
Mallorca · La Liga · €3.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardProlific

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.70 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.3 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Mao Hosoya:

Karl Etta Eyong(83% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90).
Mateo Joseph(81% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90).
Raúl García(81% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.62 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Levante · La Liga

vs Hosoya: 2y younger · -0.32 G/90

83% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Mao Hosoya?▼

The top alternatives to Mao Hosoya based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Karl Etta Eyong, Mateo Joseph, Raúl García, Ante Budimir, Samuel Essende. 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 Mao Hosoya in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Mao Hosoya in 2026 include Karl Etta Eyong (€3.0M), Mateo Joseph (€3.5M), Raúl García (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Mao Hosoya play and who plays similarly?▼

Mao Hosoya plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Karl Etta Eyong (Cameroon, €3.0M); Mateo Joseph (England, €3.5M); Raúl García (Spain, €3.0M); Ante Budimir (Croatia, €3.0M).

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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