AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Arthur Masuaku
Players most similar to Arthur Masuaku (Defender, €2.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Arthur Masuaku
- 1.Sofiane Alakouch85% DNA match·Paris
- 2.Bünyamin Balcı85% DNA match·Antalyaspor
- 3.Yannick Leliendal85% DNA match·FC Volendam
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Active Full-Back....”
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Active Full-BackSmall Sample
A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an aggressive ball-winner (4.3 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 650 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Arthur Masuaku by playing style are:
- Sofiane Alakouch(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.
- Bünyamin Balcı(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.0 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
- Yannick Leliendal(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.0/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Sofiane Alakouch
Paris · Ligue 1
Morocco27y
Tkl/902.90
KP/900.87
Active Full-Back
vs Masuaku: 5y younger
85% match
N/A
#2
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Bünyamin Balcı
Antalyaspor · Super Lig
Turkey25yContract 2027
Tkl/902.45
KP/900.70
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Masuaku: 7y younger
85% match
N/A
#3
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Yannick Leliendal
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands24y
Tkl/902.71
KP/900.88
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Masuaku: 8y younger
85% match
N/A
#4
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Fahem Benaïssa
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
France24y
Tkl/903.21
KP/900.96
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
N/A
#5
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Mats Egbring
SC Heerenveen · Eredivisie
Netherlands19y
Tkl/903.78
KP/900.92
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable84% match
N/A
#6
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Tim Köther
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Germany25y
Tkl/903.48
KP/900.58
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
85% match
N/A
#7
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Matheus Reis
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Brazil31yContract 2026
Tkl/902.20
KP/901.22
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€4.0M
#8
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Rafita Garrido
Málaga · La Liga
Spain21yContract 2029
Tkl/902.21
KP/900.59
85% match
N/A
#9
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Oliver Olsen
VfL Bochum 1848 · Superliga
Denmark25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.53
KP/900.49
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
N/A
#10
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Max Scholze
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Germany21yContract 2027
Tkl/903.58
KP/900.86
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable84% match
N/A
#11
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Lushendry Edward Martes
Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie
Netherlands18y
Tkl/902.86
KP/900.67
84% match
N/A
#12
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Oleksandr Zinchenko
Ajax · Premier League
Ukraine29yContract 2026
Tkl/902.81
KP/901.27
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
84% match
€15.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Arthur Masuaku?▼
The top alternatives to Arthur Masuaku based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Sofiane Alakouch, Bünyamin Balcı, Yannick Leliendal, Fahem Benaïssa, Mats Egbring. 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 Arthur Masuaku in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Arthur Masuaku in 2026 include Sofiane Alakouch (N/A), Bünyamin Balcı (N/A), Yannick Leliendal (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Arthur Masuaku play and who plays similarly?▼
Arthur Masuaku plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Sofiane Alakouch (Morocco, N/A); Bünyamin Balcı (Turkey, N/A); Yannick Leliendal (Netherlands, N/A); Fahem Benaïssa (France, 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.