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Best Alternatives to Stevie May

Players most similar to Stevie May (Attacker, €450K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Stevie May

  1. 1.Raheem Sterling83% DNA match·Feyenoord€5.0M
  2. 2.Enzo Stroo84% DNA match·Lisse
  3. 3.Michiel Kramer84% DNA match·RKC Waalwijk

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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Playing Style Analysis

Stevie May is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90). The three most similar players to Stevie May by playing style are:

  • Raheem Sterling(83% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.36 assists/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.5 dispossessed/90).
  • Enzo Stroo(84% match) — Enzo Stroo is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90). (Limited sample: 408 mins)
  • Michiel Kramer(84% match) — Michiel Kramer is a Forward. Versatile attacking option. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90). (Limited sample: 436 mins)

Transfer Intelligence

Raheem Sterling delivers 83% of the same playing style, at a 1011% premium over Stevie May, and is 31 years old.

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

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Stevie May
AttackerScotland€450K
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Raheem Sterling
Feyenoord · Premier League
England31y
G/900.00
A/900.26
Small Sample
vs May: 2y younger
83% match
€5.0M
#2
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Enzo Stroo
Lisse · Eredivisie
Netherlands31y
G/900.00
A/900.22
Small Sample
vs May: 2y younger
84% match
N/A
#3
M
Michiel Kramer
RKC Waalwijk · Eredivisie
Netherlands37y
G/900.39
A/900.00
Small Sample
vs May: 4y older · +0.34 G/90
84% match
N/A
#4
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Kobamelo Kodisang
Stellenbosch · Liga Portugal
South Africa26y
G/900.06
A/900.17
82% match
N/A
#5
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Roger Martí
Cádiz · La Liga
Spain35y
G/900.21
A/900.00
Small Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
82% match
€3.0M
#6
M
Martijn Berden
GVVV · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
G/900.00
A/900.34
Small Sample
82% match
N/A
#7
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Jeffrey Adjei-Broni
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark22y
G/900.00
A/900.00
82% match
N/A
#8
M
Michael Breij
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
G/900.58
A/900.17
Last 5: ↓ Dip
81% match
N/A
#9
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Stefano Lilipaly
SC Cambuur · Eredivisie
Indonesia36y
G/900.22
A/900.22
81% match
N/A
#10
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Dani van der Moot
Katwijk · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
G/900.22
A/900.22
Small Sample
82% match
N/A
#11
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Oliver Ross
Silkeborg IF · Superliga
Denmark21yContract 2029
G/900.34
A/900.23
Last 5: ↓ Dip
81% match
N/A
#12
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Bryan Limbombe
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Belgium24y
G/900.07
A/900.21
Last 5: ↓ Dip
81% match
N/A
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Stevie May?▼
The top alternatives to Stevie May based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Raheem Sterling, Enzo Stroo, Michiel Kramer, Kobamelo Kodisang, Roger Martí. 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 Stevie May in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Stevie May in 2026 include Raheem Sterling (€5.0M), Enzo Stroo (N/A), Michiel Kramer (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Stevie May play and who plays similarly?▼
Stevie May plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Raheem Sterling (England, €5.0M); Enzo Stroo (Netherlands, N/A); Michiel Kramer (Netherlands, N/A); Kobamelo Kodisang (South Africa, 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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