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Los Angeles FC· 2026 · Major League Soccer · PARTIAL

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Central MidfieldCanada29y€7.0MFull profile →

Box-to-Box

0.96KP/90

0.06G/90

0.03A/90

Based on 2,805 min · 2026 · Major League Soccer · 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 Stephen Eustaquio

Seko Fofana87% match
Porto · Ligue 1 · €8.0M
Pascal Groß85% match
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League · €3.5M
Naby Keïta86% match
Ferencvárosi · Premier League · €60.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-Box

Stephen Antunes Eustáquio is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90) and meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy). The three closest DNA matches to Stephen Eustaquio:

Seko Fofana(87% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), central to possession (72 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Pascal Groß(85% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), central to possession (76 touches/90), active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
Naby Keïta(86% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.23 goals/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.5 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and top 10% tackler in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Seko Fofana

Porto · Ligue 1

Ivory Coast31yContract 2029

KP/901.50

G/900.14

MetronomeSmall SampleOut of form ↓

vs Eustaquio: 2y older

87% match

€8.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Stephen Eustaquio?▼

The top alternatives to Stephen Eustaquio based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Seko Fofana, Pascal Groß, Naby Keïta, Enzo Leopold, Pedro Santos. 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 Stephen Eustaquio in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Stephen Eustaquio in 2026 include Seko Fofana (€8.0M), Pascal Groß (€3.5M), Naby Keïta (€60.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Stephen Eustaquio play and who plays similarly?▼

Stephen Eustaquio plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Seko Fofana (Ivory Coast, €8.0M); Pascal Groß (Germany, €3.5M); Naby Keïta (Guinea, €60.0M); Enzo Leopold (Germany, 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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