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Arsenal· 2025/2026 · Premier League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Viktor Gyökeres

Centre ForwardSweden28y€65.0MFull profile →

PoacherProlific

0.56G/90

0.04A/90

Based on 2,231 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 Viktor Gyökeres

Alexander Isak80% match
Liverpool · Premier League · €100.0M
Matheus Cunha80% match
Manchester United · Premier League · €70.0M
João Pedro80% match
Chelsea · Premier League · €65.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

PoacherProlific

A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.56 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Viktor Gyökeres:

Alexander Isak(80% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90).
Matheus Cunha(80% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.36 goals/90).
João Pedro(80% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.51 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Alexander Isak

Liverpool · Premier League

Sweden26yContract 2031

G/900.39

A/900.13

Complete ForwardSmall SampleSteady form

vs Gyökeres: €35M more expensive · 2y younger · -0.18 G/90

80% match

€100.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Viktor Gyökeres?▼

The top alternatives to Viktor Gyökeres based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Alexander Isak, Matheus Cunha, João Pedro, Omar Marmoush, Ollie Watkins. 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 Viktor Gyökeres in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Viktor Gyökeres in 2026 include Alexander Isak (€100.0M), Matheus Cunha (€70.0M), João Pedro (€65.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Viktor Gyökeres play and who plays similarly?▼

Viktor Gyökeres plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Alexander Isak (Sweden, €100.0M); Matheus Cunha (Brazil, €70.0M); João Pedro (Brazil, €65.0M); Omar Marmoush (Egypt, €65.0M).

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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