AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Stephan El Shaarawy
Players most similar to Stephan El Shaarawy (Attacker, €2.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Stephan El Shaarawy
- 1.Mert Erkan100% DNA match·TOP Oss
- 2.Marten Winkler99% DNA match·Hertha BSC
- 3.Patrick Brouwer99% DNA match·Telstar
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“A Complete Forward....”
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Complete Forward
A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.33 assists/90) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success). The three most similar players to Stephan El Shaarawy by playing style are:
- Mert Erkan(100% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.26 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.43 assists/90).
- Marten Winkler(99% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.29 assists/90).
- Patrick Brouwer(99% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90).
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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Mert Erkan
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
G/900.53
A/900.27
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Shaarawy: 12y younger
100% match
N/A
#2
M
Marten Winkler
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga
Germany23y
G/900.13
A/900.40
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Shaarawy: 10y younger
99% match
N/A
#3
P
Patrick Brouwer
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands25yContract 2028
G/900.28
A/900.24
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Shaarawy: 8y younger
99% match
N/A
#4
O
Oliver Kjærgaard
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark27y
G/900.17
A/900.33
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#5
C
Christian Gammelgaard
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Denmark23y
G/900.35
A/900.00
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#6
M
Mohamed Hamdaoui
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands32y
G/900.22
A/900.43
Complete Forward
98% match
N/A
#7
L
Louey Ben Farhat
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Tunisia19y
G/900.49
A/900.49
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#8
A
Aymen Boutoutaou
Sochaux · Ligue 1
Algeria25y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Complete Forward
98% match
N/A
#9
M
Miguel Cardoso
Kayserispor · Super Lig
Portugal31yContract 2027
G/900.06
A/900.19
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#10
S
Simon Elisor
Famalicão · Liga Portugal
France26y
G/900.04
A/900.09
98% match
N/A
#11
D
Dioni
Eldense · La Liga
Spain36y
G/900.27
A/900.14
Complete Forward
98% match
N/A
#12
K
Kasper Nygaard Andersen
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark28y
G/900.28
A/900.18
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Stephan El Shaarawy?▼
The top alternatives to Stephan El Shaarawy based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mert Erkan, Marten Winkler, Patrick Brouwer, Oliver Kjærgaard, Christian Gammelgaard. 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 Stephan El Shaarawy in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Stephan El Shaarawy in 2026 include Mert Erkan (N/A), Marten Winkler (N/A), Patrick Brouwer (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Stephan El Shaarawy play and who plays similarly?▼
Stephan El Shaarawy plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mert Erkan (Netherlands, N/A); Marten Winkler (Germany, N/A); Patrick Brouwer (Netherlands, N/A); Oliver Kjærgaard (Denmark, 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.