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Al Shabab· 2025/2026 · Pro League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ali Makki

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Physical StopperSmall Sample

3.37Tkl/90

0.24KP/90

Based on 515 min · 2025/2026 · Pro 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 Ali Makki

Michael Schultz97% match
Rot-Weiss Essen · Bundesliga
Luca Marianucci96% match
Torino · Serie A · €7.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical StopperSmall Sample

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.3 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.5 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 515 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Ali Makki:

Michael Schultz(97% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (64% duel success).
Luca Marianucci(96% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.2 clearances/90), uses long balls frequently (8.6/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Diego van Zutphen(99% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (4.7 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (64% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Michael Schultz

Rot-Weiss Essen · Bundesliga

Germany33yContract 2026

Tkl/902.16

KP/900.39

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Ali Makki?▼

The top alternatives to Ali Makki based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Michael Schultz, Luca Marianucci, Diego van Zutphen, Junnosuke Suzuki, Thomas Cox. 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 Ali Makki in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ali Makki in 2026 include Michael Schultz (N/A), Luca Marianucci (€7.5M), Diego van Zutphen (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ali Makki play and who plays similarly?▼

Ali Makki plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Michael Schultz (Germany, N/A); Luca Marianucci (Italy, €7.5M); Diego van Zutphen (Netherlands, N/A); Junnosuke Suzuki (Japan, N/A).

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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