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Best Alternatives to Nathan Ngoumou

Players most similar to Nathan Ngoumou (Attacker, €3.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Nathan Ngoumou

  1. 1.Tidiam Gomis86% DNA match·RB Leipzig€3.0M
  2. 2.Mama Baldé85% DNA match·Brest€3.5M
  3. 3.Ernest Nuamah84% DNA match·Olympique Lyonnais€12.0M

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

Playing Style Analysis

Inside ForwardSmall Sample

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90). Note: this profile is based on 836 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Nathan Ngoumou by playing style are:

  • Tidiam Gomis(86% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.60 big chances/90).
  • Mama Baldé(85% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.8 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.26 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90).
  • Ernest Nuamah(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.68 big chances/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Tidiam Gomis delivers 86% of the same playing style, at 14% lower cost (€3.0M vs €3.5M), with 0.29 goals per 90 at age 19. That's 132% of Nathan Ngoumou'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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Comparison Base
Nathan Ngoumou
AttackerFrance€3.5M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Tidiam Gomis
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
France19yContract 2029
G/900.29
A/900.00
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
vs Ngoumou: 7y younger · +0.07 G/90
86% match
€3.0M
#2
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Mama Baldé
Brest · Ligue 1
Guinea-Bissau30yContract 2027
G/900.00
A/900.65
Target ManSmall Sample
vs Ngoumou: 4y older
85% match
€3.5M
#3
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Ernest Nuamah
Olympique Lyonnais · Ligue 1
Ghana22yContract 2028
G/900.25
A/900.08
Complete Forward
vs Ngoumou: €9M more expensive · 4y younger
84% match
€12.0M
#4
M
Mohamed Amoura
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga
Algeria26yContract 2029
G/900.30
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
85% match
€27.0M
#5
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Yan Diomande
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Ivory Coast19yContract 2030
G/900.16
A/900.64
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€45.0M
#6
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Quentin Ndjantou
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
France18yContract 2028
G/900.00
A/900.00
84% match
€7.0M
#7
J
Justin Njinmah
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga
Germany25yContract 2027
G/900.33
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
84% match
€7.0M
#8
Y
Youssoufa Moukoko
FC København · Superliga
Germany21yContract 2030
G/900.18
A/900.18
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€5.0M
#9
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Samuel Mbangula
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga
Belgium22yContract 2030
G/900.00
A/900.22
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
84% match
€14.0M
#10
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Ismaël Gharbi
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga
Spain22yContract 2026
G/900.34
A/900.25
Inside Forward
83% match
€7.0M
#11
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Arnaud Kalimuendo
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
France24yContract 2026
G/900.34
A/900.17
Complete Forward
84% match
€25.0M
#12
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Karl Etta Eyong
Levante · La Liga
Cameroon22y
G/900.41
A/900.17
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€3.0M
Compare head-to-head:Ngoumou vs Gomis →Ngoumou vs Baldé →Ngoumou vs Nuamah →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Nathan Ngoumou?▼
The top alternatives to Nathan Ngoumou based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Tidiam Gomis, Mama Baldé, Ernest Nuamah, Mohamed Amoura, Yan Diomande. 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 Nathan Ngoumou in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Nathan Ngoumou in 2026 include Tidiam Gomis (€3.0M), Mama Baldé (€3.5M), Ernest Nuamah (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Nathan Ngoumou play and who plays similarly?▼
Nathan Ngoumou plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Tidiam Gomis (France, €3.0M); Mama Baldé (Guinea-Bissau, €3.5M); Ernest Nuamah (Ghana, €12.0M); Mohamed Amoura (Algeria, €27.0M).
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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