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Best Alternatives to Achraf Hakimi

Players most similar to Achraf Hakimi (Defender, €80.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Achraf Hakimi

  1. 1.Fabiano Parisi85% DNA match·Fiorentina€4.5M
  2. 2.Emerson84% DNA match·Olympique Marseille€15.4M
  3. 3.Tiago Santos84% DNA match·LOSC Lille€12.0M

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

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-BackBall-PlayingSmall Sample

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (88 passes/90), central to possession (111 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 549 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Achraf Hakimi by playing style are:

  • Fabiano Parisi(85% match)Parisi is a modern fullback who defends like a terrier and attacks like a winger. While his 82.8% pass accuracy is merely above average for Serie A fullbacks, the real story is in his progressive play; he ranks in the top 10% for key passes per 90 (1.33) and above average for passes into the final third (4.81). He's not just passing sideways, he's unlocking defenses.
  • Emerson(84% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.33 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (71% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.50 big chances/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90), central to possession (73 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 544 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Tiago Santos(84% match)A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as draws fouls effectively (2.5/90). Note: this profile is based on 614 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Fabiano Parisi delivers 85% of the same playing style, at 94% lower cost (€4.5M vs €80.0M), with 1.40 tackles won per 90 at age 25.

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

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Achraf Hakimi
DefenderMorocco€80.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Fabiano Parisi
Fiorentina · Serie A
Italy25yContract 2028
Tkl/901.40
KP/901.32
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Hakimi: €76M cheaper · 2y younger
85% match
€4.5M
#2
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Emerson
Olympique Marseille · Ligue 1
Italy31y
Tkl/902.65
KP/901.99
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
vs Hakimi: €65M cheaper · 4y older
84% match
€15.4M
#3
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Tiago Santos
LOSC Lille · Ligue 1
Portugal23yContract 2029
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.92
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
vs Hakimi: €68M cheaper · 4y younger
84% match
€12.0M
#4
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Arsène Kouassi
Lorient · Ligue 1
Burkina Faso21yContract 2029
Tkl/900.74
KP/901.27
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
83% match
€7.0M
#5
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Jonathan Clauss
Nice · Ligue 1
France33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.71
KP/902.14
Active Full-Back
84% match
€4.5M
#6
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Nicolás Tagliafico
Olympique Lyonnais · Ligue 1
Argentina33yContract 2027
Tkl/902.78
KP/900.31
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€5.0M
#7
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Abner
Olympique Lyonnais · Ligue 1
Brazil25yContract 2029
Tkl/901.40
KP/901.29
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€7.0M
#8
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Caio Henrique
Brazil · Ligue 1
Brazil28yContract 2027
Tkl/902.00
KP/901.76
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€15.0M
#9
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Saud Abdulhamid
Lens · Ligue 1
Saudi Arabia26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.08
KP/902.29
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€3.0M
#10
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Nuno Mendes
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
Portugal23yContract 2029
Tkl/901.82
KP/901.61
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€75.0M
#11
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Quentin Merlin
Rennes · Ligue 1
France23yContract 2029
Tkl/901.85
KP/901.48
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€12.0M
#12
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Nordi Mukiele
Sunderland · Premier League
France28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.31
KP/900.72
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stable
82% match
€15.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Achraf Hakimi?
The top alternatives to Achraf Hakimi based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Fabiano Parisi, Emerson, Tiago Santos, Arsène Kouassi, Jonathan Clauss. 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 Achraf Hakimi in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Achraf Hakimi in 2026 include Fabiano Parisi (€4.5M), Emerson (€15.4M), Tiago Santos (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Achraf Hakimi play and who plays similarly?
Achraf Hakimi plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Fabiano Parisi (Italy, €4.5M); Emerson (Italy, €15.4M); Tiago Santos (Portugal, €12.0M); Arsène Kouassi (Burkina Faso, €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.