AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Yuji Ono
Players most similar to Yuji Ono (Attacker, €1.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Yuji Ono
- 1.Ritsu Doan82% DNA match·Eintracht Frankfurt€20.0M
- 2.Ayase Ueda82% DNA match·Feyenoord€15.0M
- 3.Karl Etta Eyong81% DNA match·Levante€3.0M
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 Target Man....”
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Target ManSmall Sample
A Target Man. Note: this profile is based on 635 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Yuji Ono by playing style are:
- Ritsu Doan(82% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.33 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.66 big chances/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.1 dispossessed/90).
- Ayase Ueda(82% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.89 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90), draws fouls effectively (2.1/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
- Karl Etta Eyong(81% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.41 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.1 dispossessed/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Ritsu Doan delivers 82% of the same playing style, at a 1233% premium over Yuji Ono, with 0.10 goals per 90 at age 27.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Ritsu Doan
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Japan27yContract 2030
G/900.10
A/900.30
Small Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Ono: €19M more expensive · 6y younger
82% match
€20.0M
#2
A
Ayase Ueda
Feyenoord · Eredivisie
Japan27yContract 2028
G/900.89
A/900.04
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Ono: €14M more expensive · 6y younger
82% match
€15.0M
#3
K
Karl Etta Eyong
Levante · La Liga
Cameroon22y
G/900.41
A/900.17
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Ono: 11y younger
81% match
€3.0M
#4
F
Franck Honorat
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
France29yContract 2029
G/900.00
A/900.41
81% match
€12.0M
#5
Y
Yuito Suzuki
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga
Japan24y
G/900.40
A/900.20
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot81% match
€15.0M
#6
N
Nouha Dicko
Paris · Ligue 1
Mali33y
G/900.07
A/900.20
80% match
€3.8M
#7
I
Ivan Cavaleiro
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Angola32y
G/900.21
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable80% match
€11.8M
#8
S
Shuto Machino
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Japan26yContract 2029
G/900.29
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
81% match
€7.0M
#9
J
Jones El-Abdellaoui
Celta de Vigo · La Liga
Norway20yContract 2029
G/900.33
A/900.00
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip81% match
€4.0M
#10
M
Mikel Oyarzabal
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Spain29yContract 2028
G/900.52
A/900.09
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot81% match
€25.0M
#11
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Linton Maina
FC Köln · Bundesliga
Germany26y
G/900.34
A/900.00
Small Sample
80% match
€3.0M
#12
P
Peque Fernández
Sevilla · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2028
G/900.24
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip80% match
€3.5M
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Who are the best alternatives to Yuji Ono?▼
The top alternatives to Yuji Ono based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ritsu Doan, Ayase Ueda, Karl Etta Eyong, Franck Honorat, Yuito Suzuki. 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 Yuji Ono in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Yuji Ono in 2026 include Ritsu Doan (€20.0M), Ayase Ueda (€15.0M), Karl Etta Eyong (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Yuji Ono play and who plays similarly?▼
Yuji Ono plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ritsu Doan (Japan, €20.0M); Ayase Ueda (Japan, €15.0M); Karl Etta Eyong (Cameroon, €3.0M); Franck Honorat (France, €12.0M).
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.