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Brighton & Hove Albion· 2024/2025 · Premier League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Tom Watson

Left WingEngland20y€10.0MFull profile →

Inside Forward

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 917 min · 2024/2025 · Premier League · FULL

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 Tom Watson

Dwight McNeil85% match
Everton · Premier League · €20.0M
Jaidon Anthony84% match
Burnley · Premier League · €15.0M
Jérémy Doku80% match
Manchester City · Premier League · €65.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside Forward

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Tom Watson:

Dwight McNeil(85% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90).
Jaidon Anthony(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.26 goals/90).
Jérémy Doku(80% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (3.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (4.2/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.55 big chances/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.1/90).

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Dwight McNeil

Everton · Premier League

England26yContract 2027

G/900.00

A/900.08

vs Watson: €10M more expensive · 6y older

85% match

€20.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Tom Watson?▼

The top alternatives to Tom Watson based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Dwight McNeil, Jaidon Anthony, Jérémy Doku, Gabriel Martinelli, Savinho. 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 Tom Watson in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Tom Watson in 2026 include Dwight McNeil (€20.0M), Jaidon Anthony (€15.0M), Jérémy Doku (€65.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Tom Watson play and who plays similarly?▼

Tom Watson plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Dwight McNeil (England, €20.0M); Jaidon Anthony (England, €15.0M); Jérémy Doku (Belgium, €65.0M); Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil, €45.0M).

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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