AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Mateo Joseph
Players most similar to Mateo Joseph (Attacker, €3.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Mateo Joseph
- 1.Diego López86% DNA match·Valencia€12.0M
- 2.Karl Etta Eyong86% DNA match·Levante€3.0M
- 3.Antoine Joujou85% DNA match·Famalicão€3.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Tackles WonTop 21%
???Bottom 0%
“A Forward....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
A Forward. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90). The three most similar players to Mateo Joseph by playing style are:
- Diego López(86% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90).
- Karl Etta Eyong(86% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.41 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.1 dispossessed/90).
- Antoine Joujou(85% match) — Joujou is a defensive coordinator masquerading as a modern forward, a high-octane disruptor who thrives in the chaos of the transition phase. While his 0.47 goals per 90 ranks him comfortably in the top 30% of Liga Portugal attackers, the real story lies in his relentless industry; he sits in the elite 5th percentile for interceptions, tackles won, and pressing intensity. He isn't just an outlet; he is a first line of defense who recovers the ball more frequently than most dedicated holding midfielders.
Transfer Intelligence
Diego López delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 243% premium over Mateo Joseph, with 0.27 goals per 90 at age 24.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Diego López
Valencia · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2027
G/900.27
A/900.00
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Joseph: €9M more expensive · 2y older
86% match
€12.0M
#2
K
Karl Etta Eyong
Levante · La Liga
Cameroon22y
G/900.41
A/900.17
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot86% match
€3.0M
#3
A
Antoine Joujou
Famalicão · Liga Portugal
France23y
G/900.47
A/900.16
Goal Scorer
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
€3.0M
#4
A
Adrián Liso
Getafe · La Liga
Spain21yContract 2026
G/900.21
A/900.00
83% match
€8.0M
#5
Z
Zakaria Aboukhlal
Torino · Serie A
Morocco26yContract 2029
G/900.00
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
84% match
€9.0M
#6
M
Mathias Pereira Lage
St. Pauli · Bundesliga
Portugal29yContract 2028
G/900.00
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
84% match
€3.5M
#7
R
Raúl García
Osasuna · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2028
G/901.06
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
€3.0M
#8
G
Gabri Martínez
Sporting Braga · Liga Portugal
Spain23yContract 2029
G/900.07
A/900.21
83% match
€3.5M
#9
J
Josué Casimir
Auxerre · Ligue 1
Guadeloupe24yContract 2028
G/900.00
A/900.00
Small Sample
83% match
€3.5M
#10
S
Santiago Pierotti
Lecce · Serie A
Argentina25yContract 2027
G/900.00
A/900.07
83% match
€3.5M
#11
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Toni Martínez
Deportivo Alavés · La Liga
Spain28yContract 2028
G/900.39
A/900.10
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
€3.5M
#12
M
Mama Baldé
Brest · Ligue 1
Guinea-Bissau30yContract 2027
G/900.00
A/900.65
Target ManSmall Sample
83% match
€3.5M
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Who are the best alternatives to Mateo Joseph?▼
The top alternatives to Mateo Joseph based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Diego López, Karl Etta Eyong, Antoine Joujou, Adrián Liso, Zakaria Aboukhlal. 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 Mateo Joseph in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Mateo Joseph in 2026 include Diego López (€12.0M), Karl Etta Eyong (€3.0M), Antoine Joujou (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Mateo Joseph play and who plays similarly?▼
Mateo Joseph plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Diego López (Spain, €12.0M); Karl Etta Eyong (Cameroon, €3.0M); Antoine Joujou (France, €3.0M); Adrián Liso (Spain, €8.0M).
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.