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Best Alternatives to Ahmed Hegazy

Players most similar to Ahmed Hegazy (Defender, €2.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Ahmed Hegazy

  1. 1.Mohamed Abdelmonem 83% DNA match·Nice€3.0M
  2. 2.Abdul Mumin81% DNA match·Rayo Vallecano€4.0M
  3. 3.Saud Abdulhamid82% DNA match·Lens€3.0M

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

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.5 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (6.9/90). The three most similar players to Ahmed Hegazy by playing style are:

  • Mohamed Abdelmonem (83% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.4 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.4 aerials won/90, 60%). Note: this profile is based on 856 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Abdul Mumin(81% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.4 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (7.1/90).
  • Saud Abdulhamid(82% 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.

Transfer Intelligence

Mohamed Abdelmonem  delivers 83% of the same playing style, at a 20% premium over Ahmed Hegazy, with 2.11 tackles won per 90 at age 27.

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

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Comparison Base
Ahmed Hegazy
DefenderEgypt€2.5M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Mohamed Abdelmonem 
Nice · Ligue 1
Egypt27yContract 2028
Tkl/902.11
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Hegazy: 8y younger
83% match
€3.0M
#2
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Abdul Mumin
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Ghana27yContract 2026
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.05
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Hegazy: 8y younger
81% match
€4.0M
#3
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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 Hegazy: 9y younger
82% match
€3.0M
#4
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Tyrone Mings
Aston Villa · Premier League
England33yContract 2027
Tkl/900.29
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
81% match
€4.0M
#5
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Terry Yegbe
Metz · Ligue 1
Ghana25yContract 2029
Tkl/900.82
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
80% match
€3.0M
#6
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Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool · Premier League
Netherlands34yContract 2027
Tkl/900.61
KP/900.31
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
80% match
€18.0M
#7
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Chidozie Awaziem
Nantes · Ligue 1
Nigeria29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.60
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBAerial
80% match
€3.0M
#8
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Antoine Mendy
Nice · Ligue 1
France21yContract 2028
Tkl/903.14
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
80% match
€4.0M
#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
80% match
€12.0M
#10
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Bram Nuytinck
NEC Nijmegen · Eredivisie
Netherlands36y
Tkl/901.08
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
80% match
€3.0M
#11
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Duje Caleta-Car
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Croatia29yContract 2026
Tkl/900.88
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
81% match
€3.0M
#12
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Daniel Elfadli
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Libya29yContract 2028
Tkl/902.46
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBAerial
81% match
€3.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Ahmed Hegazy?
The top alternatives to Ahmed Hegazy based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mohamed Abdelmonem , Abdul Mumin, Saud Abdulhamid, Tyrone Mings, Terry Yegbe. 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 Hegazy in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Ahmed Hegazy in 2026 include Mohamed Abdelmonem  (€3.0M), Abdul Mumin (€4.0M), Saud Abdulhamid (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Ahmed Hegazy play and who plays similarly?
Ahmed Hegazy plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mohamed Abdelmonem  (Egypt, €3.0M); Abdul Mumin (Ghana, €4.0M); Saud Abdulhamid (Saudi Arabia, €3.0M); Tyrone Mings (England, €4.0M).
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.