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Best Alternatives to Sardar Azmoun

Players most similar to Sardar Azmoun (Attacker, €5.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Sardar Azmoun

  1. 1.Andraz Sporar87% DNA match·Slovan Bratislava€3.5M
  2. 2.Cyriel Dessers 86% DNA match·Panathinaikos€4.6M
  3. 3.Giacomo Raspadori84% DNA match·Atalanta€22.0M

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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“A Complete Forward....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardProlificSmall Sample

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.47 goals/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.62 big chances/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. Note: this profile is based on 576 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Sardar Azmoun by playing style are:

  • Andraz Sporar(87% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.39 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.1/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.7 dispossessed/90).
  • Cyriel Dessers (86% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90).
  • Giacomo Raspadori(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.4 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.49 goals/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success) and top 20% scorer in the league.

Transfer Intelligence

Andraz Sporar delivers 87% of the same playing style, at 30% lower cost (€3.5M vs €5.0M), with 0.41 goals per 90 at age 32. That's 62% of Sardar Azmoun'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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Sardar Azmoun
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Andraz Sporar
Slovan Bratislava · Super Lig
Slovenia32y
G/900.41
A/900.41
Target ManSmall Sample
vs Azmoun: -0.25 G/90
87% match
€3.5M
#2
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Cyriel Dessers 
Panathinaikos · Serie A
Nigeria31yContract 2028
G/900.99
A/900.00
Complete Forward
vs Azmoun: +0.33 G/90
86% match
€4.6M
#3
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Giacomo Raspadori
Atalanta · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2030
G/900.53
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable
vs Azmoun: €17M more expensive · 5y younger · -0.13 G/90
84% match
€22.0M
#4
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Neal Maupay
Sevilla · Ligue 1
France29yContract 2028
G/900.22
A/900.22
Complete Forward
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€4.0M
#5
D
Dioni
Eldense · La Liga
Spain36y
G/900.27
A/900.14
Complete Forward
84% match
N/A
#6
K
Kristian Arnstad
AGF · Superliga
Norway22y
G/900.36
A/900.18
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
N/A
#7
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Patrick Brouwer
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands25yContract 2028
G/900.28
A/900.24
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
N/A
#8
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Mohamed Hamdaoui
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands32y
G/900.22
A/900.43
Complete Forward
84% match
N/A
#9
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Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga
Iceland27y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
84% match
N/A
#10
K
Kasper Nygaard Andersen
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark28y
G/900.28
A/900.18
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
N/A
#11
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Adrian Justinussen
Horsens · Superliga
Faroe Islands27yContract 2028
G/900.54
A/900.15
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
N/A
#12
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Oliver Kjærgaard
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark27y
G/900.17
A/900.33
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
N/A
Compare head-to-head:Azmoun vs Sporar →Azmoun vs Dessers  →Azmoun vs Raspadori →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Sardar Azmoun?▼
The top alternatives to Sardar Azmoun based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Andraz Sporar, Cyriel Dessers , Giacomo Raspadori, Neal Maupay, Dioni. 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 Sardar Azmoun in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Sardar Azmoun in 2026 include Andraz Sporar (€3.5M), Cyriel Dessers  (€4.6M), Giacomo Raspadori (€22.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Sardar Azmoun play and who plays similarly?▼
Sardar Azmoun plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Andraz Sporar (Slovenia, €3.5M); Cyriel Dessers  (Nigeria, €4.6M); Giacomo Raspadori (Italy, €22.0M); Neal Maupay (France, €4.0M).
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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