AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Wesley Delgado
Players most similar to Wesley Delgado (Attacker, €35.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Wesley Delgado
- 1.Thijs Dallinga85% DNA match·Bologna€12.0M
- 2.Tyrhys Dolan84% DNA match·Espanyol€10.0M
- 3.Nick Woltemade84% DNA match·Newcastle United€65.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Tackles WonTop 1%
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“A Forward....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90). The three most similar players to Wesley Delgado by playing style are:
- Thijs Dallinga(85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90). Note: this profile is based on 762 minutes of playing time this season.
- Tyrhys Dolan(84% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90).
- Nick Woltemade(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.36 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Thijs Dallinga delivers 85% of the same playing style, at 66% lower cost (€12.0M vs €35.0M), with 0.63 goals per 90 at age 25. That's 484% of Wesley Delgado'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 →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
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Thijs Dallinga
Bologna · Serie A
Netherlands25yContract 2028
G/900.63
A/900.42
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
vs Delgado: €23M cheaper · 3y older · +0.50 G/90
85% match
€12.0M
#2
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Tyrhys Dolan
Espanyol · La Liga
England24yContract 2028
G/900.06
A/900.23
vs Delgado: €25M cheaper · 2y older · -0.07 G/90
84% match
€10.0M
#3
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Nick Woltemade
Newcastle United · Premier League
Germany24yContract 2031
G/900.36
A/900.15
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Delgado: €30M more expensive · 2y older · +0.23 G/90
84% match
€65.0M
#4
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Romain Del Castillo
Brest · Ligue 1
France30yContract 2027
G/900.42
A/900.00
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€7.0M
#5
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Mika Godts
Ajax · Eredivisie
Belgium20yContract 2029
G/900.59
A/900.41
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€25.0M
#6
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Mateo Joseph
Mallorca · La Liga
England22yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.06
83% match
€3.5M
#7
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Charalampos Kostoulas
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Greece18yContract 2030
G/900.56
A/900.28
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
€25.0M
#8
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Cucho Hernández
Real Betis · La Liga
Colombia27yContract 2030
G/900.44
A/900.13
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
€18.0M
#9
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Szymon Wlodarczyk
Excelsior · Eredivisie
Poland23y
G/900.36
A/900.12
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
€3.0M
#10
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Myron Boadu
PSV · Eredivisie
Netherlands25yContract 2026
G/900.87
A/900.00
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
€5.0M
#11
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Roberto Fernández
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2031
G/900.22
A/900.17
Target Man
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
€10.0M
#12
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Ayase Ueda
Feyenoord · Eredivisie
Japan27yContract 2028
G/900.89
A/900.04
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
€15.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Wesley Delgado?▼
The top alternatives to Wesley Delgado based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Thijs Dallinga, Tyrhys Dolan, Nick Woltemade, Romain Del Castillo, Mika Godts. 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 Wesley Delgado in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Wesley Delgado in 2026 include Thijs Dallinga (€12.0M), Tyrhys Dolan (€10.0M), Nick Woltemade (€65.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Wesley Delgado play and who plays similarly?▼
Wesley Delgado plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Thijs Dallinga (Netherlands, €12.0M); Tyrhys Dolan (England, €10.0M); Nick Woltemade (Germany, €65.0M); Romain Del Castillo (France, €7.0M).
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.