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Right WingMorocco24y€1.1MFull profile →

Complete Forward

0.23G/90

0.08A/90

Based on 1,149 min · 2025/2026 · Stars 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 Ayoub Assal

Gessime Yassine82% match
Strasbourg · Ligue 1 · €6.0M
Loum Tchaouna81% match
Burnley · Premier League · €15.0M
Ilan Kebbal81% match
Paris · Ligue 1 · €12.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete Forward

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.23 goals/90) and meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy). The three closest DNA matches to Ayoub Assal:

Gessime Yassine(82% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.67 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.7/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (3.9/90).
Loum Tchaouna(81% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed.
Ilan Kebbal(81% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.5 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.36 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), central to possession (79 touches/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.5/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Gessime Yassine

Strasbourg · Ligue 1

France20yContract 2027

G/900.31

A/900.62

Dynamic ForwardDribblerSteady form

vs Assal: 4y younger · +0.08 G/90

82% match

€6.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Ayoub Assal?▼

The top alternatives to Ayoub Assal based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gessime Yassine, Loum Tchaouna, Ilan Kebbal, Chemsdine Talbi, Arnaud Nordin. 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 Ayoub Assal in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ayoub Assal in 2026 include Gessime Yassine (€6.0M), Loum Tchaouna (€15.0M), Ilan Kebbal (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ayoub Assal play and who plays similarly?▼

Ayoub Assal plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gessime Yassine (France, €6.0M); Loum Tchaouna (France, €15.0M); Ilan Kebbal (Algeria, €12.0M); Chemsdine Talbi (Belgium, €25.0M).

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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