AI DNA Similarity

Best Alternatives to Achraf Laâziri

Players most similar to Achraf Laâziri (Defender, €500K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Playing Style Analysis

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and central to possession (75 touches/90). The three most similar players to Achraf Laâziri by playing style are:

  • Keita Kosugi(99% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), central to possession (78 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Emerson(99% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), central to possession (79 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Matthieu Udol(99% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.70 big chances/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Transfer Intelligence

Keita Kosugi delivers 99% of the same playing style, at a 1100% premium over Achraf Laâziri, with 2.46 tackles won per 90 at age 20.

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

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Achraf Laâziri
DefenderMorocco€500K
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Keita Kosugi
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Japan20yContract 2031
Tkl/902.46
KP/901.88
Active Full-Back
99% match
€6.0M
#2
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Emerson
Olympique Marseille · Ligue 1
Italy31y
Tkl/902.03
KP/901.63
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
99% match
€15.4M
#3
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Matthieu Udol
Lens · Ligue 1
France30yContract 2028
Tkl/901.41
KP/901.61
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
99% match
€5.0M
#4
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David Raum
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Germany27yContract 2027
Tkl/901.87
KP/903.41
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
98% match
€22.0M
#5
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Mauro Júnior
PSV · Eredivisie
Brazil26yContract 2029
Tkl/902.61
KP/901.49
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
98% match
€17.0M
#6
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Romain Perraud
LOSC Lille · Ligue 1
France28yContract 2028
Tkl/901.83
KP/901.62
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot
98% match
€7.0M
#7
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Miro Muheim
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Switzerland28yContract 2027
Tkl/902.19
KP/901.57
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot
98% match
€4.0M
#8
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Kassoum Ouattara
Monaco · Ligue 1
France21yContract 2028
Tkl/902.50
KP/901.58
Active Full-Back
98% match
€9.0M
#9
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Davide Bartesaghi
AC Milan · Serie A
Italy20yContract 2030
Tkl/902.24
KP/901.73
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
98% match
€23.0M
#10
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Lukas Ullrich
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Germany22yContract 2027
Tkl/901.94
KP/901.13
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
98% match
€7.0M
#11
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Álvaro Carreras 
Real Madrid · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2031
Tkl/901.55
KP/901.10
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
98% match
€60.0M
#12
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Javi Galán
Osasuna · La Liga
Spain31yContract 2026
Tkl/902.80
KP/901.83
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
98% match
€3.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Achraf Laâziri?
The top alternatives to Achraf Laâziri based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Keita Kosugi, Emerson, Matthieu Udol, David Raum, Mauro Júnior. 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 Laâziri in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Achraf Laâziri in 2026 include Keita Kosugi (€6.0M), Emerson (€15.4M), Matthieu Udol (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Achraf Laâziri play and who plays similarly?
Achraf Laâziri plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Keita Kosugi (Japan, €6.0M); Emerson (Italy, €15.4M); Matthieu Udol (France, €5.0M); David Raum (Germany, €22.0M).
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.