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Melbourne City· 2025/2026 · A-League Men · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Mathew Leckie

AttackerAustralia35y€3.0MFull profile →

Target Man

0.24G/90

0.05A/90

Based on 1,850 min · 2025/2026 · A-League Men · 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 Mathew Leckie

Demba Seck83% match
Partizan · Serie A · €3.5M
Thiago Fernández82% match
Real Oviedo · La Liga · €4.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

Mathew Leckie is a Target Man. Physical presence who wins duels and holds up play. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90). The three closest DNA matches to Mathew Leckie:

Demba Seck(83% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.3/90) and wins the physical battle (60% duel success).
Thiago Fernández(82% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.44 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.3/90).
Eetu Mömmö(85% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.5/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.4/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Demba Seck

Partizan · Serie A

Senegal25yContract 2026

G/900.00

A/900.00

Complete ForwardDribbler

vs Leckie: 10y younger · -0.24 G/90

83% match

€3.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Mathew Leckie?▼

The top alternatives to Mathew Leckie based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Demba Seck, Thiago Fernández, Eetu Mömmö, Amine Sbaï, Seydou Fini. 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 Mathew Leckie in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Mathew Leckie in 2026 include Demba Seck (€3.5M), Thiago Fernández (€4.5M), Eetu Mömmö (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Mathew Leckie play and who plays similarly?▼

Mathew Leckie plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Demba Seck (Senegal, €3.5M); Thiago Fernández (Argentina, €4.5M); Eetu Mömmö (Finland, N/A); Amine Sbaï (France, N/A).

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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