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Nottingham Forest· 2025/2026 · Premier League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Taiwo Awoniyi

Centre ForwardNigeria28y€12.0MFull profile →

PoacherProlificSmall Sample

0.75G/90

0.19A/90

Based on 481 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · 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 Taiwo Awoniyi

William Osula98% match
Newcastle United · Premier League · €15.0M
Elye Wahi99% match
Nice · Ligue 1 · €12.0M
Orri Óskarsson98% match
Real Sociedad · La Liga · €12.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

PoacherProlificSmall Sample

A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.75 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. Note: this profile is based on 481 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Taiwo Awoniyi :

William Osula(98% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.78 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Elye Wahi(99% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.48 goals/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Orri Óskarsson(98% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (1.00 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

William Osula

Newcastle United · Premier League

Denmark22yContract 2029

G/900.78

A/900.00

PoacherProlificOut of form ↓

vs Awoniyi : 6y younger

98% match

€15.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Taiwo Awoniyi ?▼

The top alternatives to Taiwo Awoniyi based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: William Osula, Elye Wahi, Orri Óskarsson, Erling Haaland, Alexander Isak. 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 Taiwo Awoniyi in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Taiwo Awoniyi in 2026 include William Osula (€15.0M), Elye Wahi (€12.0M), Orri Óskarsson (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Taiwo Awoniyi play and who plays similarly?▼

Taiwo Awoniyi plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include William Osula (Denmark, €15.0M); Elye Wahi (France, €12.0M); Orri Óskarsson (Iceland, €12.0M); Erling Haaland (Norway, €200.0M).

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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