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Best Alternatives to Ahmed Al-Julaydan

Players most similar to Ahmed Al-Julaydan (Defender, €10.9M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Ahmed Al-Julaydan

  1. 1.Chadi Riad83% DNA match·Crystal Palace€12.0M
  2. 2.Saud Abdulhamid84% DNA match·Lens€3.0M
  3. 3.Abdel Abqar84% DNA match·Getafe€6.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.56 big chances/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), central to possession (80 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.2/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 648 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Ahmed Al-Julaydan by playing style are:

  • Chadi Riad(83% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (58% duel success).
  • Saud Abdulhamid(84% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Abdel Abqar(84% match)A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (8.7/90). Note: this profile is based on 778 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Chadi Riad delivers 83% of the same playing style, with 1.62 tackles won per 90 at age 22.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Ahmed Al-Julaydan
DefenderSaudi Arabia€10.9M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Chadi Riad
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Morocco22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€12.0M
#2
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Saud Abdulhamid
Lens · Ligue 1
Saudi Arabia26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.08
KP/902.29
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
vs Al-Julaydan: €8M cheaper · 4y older
84% match
€3.0M
#3
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Abdel Abqar
Getafe · La Liga
Morocco27yContract 2028
Tkl/902.20
KP/900.35
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Al-Julaydan: 5y older
84% match
€6.0M
#4
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Omar El Hilali
Espanyol · La Liga
Morocco22yContract 2027
Tkl/902.50
KP/900.51
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€15.0M
#5
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Samson Baidoo
Lens · Ligue 1
Austria22yContract 2030
Tkl/901.98
KP/900.28
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
82% match
€12.0M
#6
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Tiago Djaló
Beşiktaş · Super Lig
Portugal26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.48
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
€7.0M
#7
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Samuel Dahl
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Sweden23yContract 2029
Tkl/902.73
KP/901.14
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
82% match
€9.0M
#8
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Rafik Belghali
Hellas Verona · Serie A
Algeria23yContract 2029
Tkl/900.81
KP/901.28
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€7.0M
#9
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Anel Ahmedhodzic
Feyenoord · Eredivisie
Bosnia and Herzegovina27yContract 2029
Tkl/901.10
KP/900.53
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
82% match
€12.0M
#10
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Mohamed Abdelmonem 
Nice · Ligue 1
Egypt27yContract 2028
Tkl/902.11
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
83% match
€3.0M
#11
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Daniel Elfadli
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Libya29yContract 2028
Tkl/902.46
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBAerial
83% match
€3.5M
#12
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Owen Wijndal
Ajax · Eredivisie
Netherlands26yContract 2027
Tkl/901.53
KP/901.06
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
82% match
€4.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Ahmed Al-Julaydan?
The top alternatives to Ahmed Al-Julaydan based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Chadi Riad, Saud Abdulhamid, Abdel Abqar, Omar El Hilali, Samson Baidoo. 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 Ahmed Al-Julaydan in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Ahmed Al-Julaydan in 2026 include Chadi Riad (€12.0M), Saud Abdulhamid (€3.0M), Abdel Abqar (€6.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Ahmed Al-Julaydan play and who plays similarly?
Ahmed Al-Julaydan plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Chadi Riad (Morocco, €12.0M); Saud Abdulhamid (Saudi Arabia, €3.0M); Abdel Abqar (Morocco, €6.0M); Omar El Hilali (Morocco, €15.0M).
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.