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Selangor· 2024/2025 · A-League Men · FULL

Best Alternatives to Zach Clough

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Complete Forward

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,954 min · 2024/2025 · A-League Men · 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 Zach Clough

Nouha Dicko81% match
Paris · Ligue 1 · €3.8M
Gabriel Strefezza80% match
Parma · Serie A · €7.0M
Jacob Murphy81% match
Newcastle United · Premier League · €15.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete Forward

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.3 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.32 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.41 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.20 big chances/90). The three closest DNA matches to Zach Clough:

Nouha Dicko(81% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.59 big chances/90).
Gabriel Strefezza(80% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy) and draws fouls effectively (2.5/90).
Jacob Murphy(81% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.56 big chances/90).

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Paris · Ligue 1

vs Clough: 3y older · +0.07 G/90

81% match

€3.8M

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Who are the best alternatives to Zach Clough?▼

The top alternatives to Zach Clough based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nouha Dicko, Gabriel Strefezza, Jacob Murphy, Tim Rossmann, Dennis Chessa. 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 Zach Clough in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Zach Clough in 2026 include Nouha Dicko (€3.8M), Gabriel Strefezza (€7.0M), Jacob Murphy (€15.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Zach Clough play and who plays similarly?▼

Zach Clough plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nouha Dicko (Mali, €3.8M); Gabriel Strefezza (Brazil, €7.0M); Jacob Murphy (England, €15.0M); Tim Rossmann (Germany, N/A).

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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