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Best Alternatives to Neal Maupay

Players most similar to Neal Maupay (Attacker, €4.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Neal Maupay

  1. 1.Malick Fofana85% DNA match·Olympique Lyonnais€30.0M
  2. 2.Cyriel Dessers 85% DNA match·Panathinaikos€4.6M
  3. 3.Gaëtan Perrin84% DNA match·LOSC Lille€6.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

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“A Complete Forward....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete Forward

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). The three most similar players to Neal Maupay by playing style are:

  • Malick Fofana(85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.28 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.51 big chances/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.0/90).
  • Cyriel Dessers (85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90).
  • Gaëtan Perrin(84% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.5 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.33 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.37 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.93 big chances/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Malick Fofana delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 650% premium over Neal Maupay, with 0.29 goals per 90 at age 21. That's 131% of Neal Maupay's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Neal Maupay
AttackerFrance€4.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Malick Fofana
Olympique Lyonnais · Ligue 1
Belgium21yContract 2028
G/900.29
A/900.29
Complete Forward
vs Maupay: €26M more expensive · 8y younger · +0.07 G/90
85% match
€30.0M
#2
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Cyriel Dessers 
Panathinaikos · Serie A
Nigeria31yContract 2028
G/900.99
A/900.00
Complete Forward
vs Maupay: 2y older · +0.77 G/90
85% match
€4.6M
#3
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Gaëtan Perrin
LOSC Lille · Ligue 1
France29yContract 2028
G/900.19
A/900.19
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€6.0M
#4
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Sardar Azmoun
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai · Serie A
Iran31yContract 2027
G/900.66
A/900.44
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€5.0M
#5
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Patrick Brouwer
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands25yContract 2028
G/900.28
A/900.24
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
N/A
#6
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Andraz Sporar
Slovan Bratislava · Super Lig
Slovenia32y
G/900.41
A/900.41
Target ManSmall Sample
84% match
€3.5M
#7
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Oliver Kjærgaard
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark27y
G/900.17
A/900.33
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
N/A
#8
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Jérémy Le Douaron
Palermo · Ligue 1
France28yContract 2029
G/900.40
A/900.40
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
N/A
#9
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Grégoire Defrel
Modena · Serie A
France34yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.54
Small Sample
83% match
€10.0M
#10
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Giacomo Raspadori
Atalanta · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2030
G/900.53
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€22.0M
#11
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Tammy Abraham
Aston Villa · Serie A
England28yContract 2026
G/900.50
A/900.07
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€14.0M
#12
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Dioni
Eldense · La Liga
Spain36y
G/900.27
A/900.14
Complete Forward
83% match
N/A
Compare head-to-head:Maupay vs Fofana →Maupay vs Dessers  →Maupay vs Perrin →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Neal Maupay?▼
The top alternatives to Neal Maupay based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Malick Fofana, Cyriel Dessers , Gaëtan Perrin, Sardar Azmoun, Patrick Brouwer. 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 Neal Maupay in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Neal Maupay in 2026 include Malick Fofana (€30.0M), Cyriel Dessers  (€4.6M), Gaëtan Perrin (€6.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Neal Maupay play and who plays similarly?▼
Neal Maupay plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Malick Fofana (Belgium, €30.0M); Cyriel Dessers  (Nigeria, €4.6M); Gaëtan Perrin (France, €6.0M); Sardar Azmoun (Iran, €5.0M).
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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