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Wrexham· 2025/2026 · Championship · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Sam Smith

AttackerEngland28y€2.4MFull profile →

Target ManProlific

0.47G/90

0.12A/90

Based on 1,540 min · 2025/2026 · Championship · 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 Sam Smith

Jonah Kusi-Asare84% match
Fulham · Premier League · €4.0M
Ally Samatta82% match
Le Havre · Ligue 1 · €6.0M
Thierno Barry85% match
Everton · Premier League · €30.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManProlific

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.47 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (5.9 aerials won/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Sam Smith:

Jonah Kusi-Asare(84% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90).
Ally Samatta(82% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90).
Thierno Barry(85% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (6.2 aerials won/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Jonah Kusi-Asare

Fulham · Premier League

Sweden18yContract 2026

G/900.35

A/900.00

Target ManSmall Sample

vs Smith: 10y younger · -0.12 G/90

84% match

€4.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Sam Smith?▼

The top alternatives to Sam Smith based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jonah Kusi-Asare, Ally Samatta, Thierno Barry, Toni Martínez, Enes Ünal. 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 Sam Smith in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Sam Smith in 2026 include Jonah Kusi-Asare (€4.0M), Ally Samatta (€6.0M), Thierno Barry (€30.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Sam Smith play and who plays similarly?▼

Sam Smith plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jonah Kusi-Asare (Sweden, €4.0M); Ally Samatta (Tanzania, €6.0M); Thierno Barry (France, €30.0M); Toni Martínez (Spain, €7.5M).

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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