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Best Alternatives to Aboubaka Soumahoro

Players most similar to Aboubaka Soumahoro (Defender, €1.8M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Aboubaka Soumahoro

  1. 1.Nico Elvedi87% DNA match·Borussia Mönchengladbach€4.0M
  2. 2.Jordan Torunarigha87% DNA match·Hamburger SV€4.0M
  3. 3.Daniel Elfadli87% DNA match·Hamburger SV€3.5M

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 Ball-Playing CB....

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (73% duel success), heavily involved in possession (70 passes/90), central to possession (87 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (7.9/90). Note: this profile is based on 593 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Aboubaka Soumahoro by playing style are:

  • Nico Elvedi(87% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (8.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (69% duel success).
  • Jordan Torunarigha(87% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (8.5 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), uses long balls frequently (5.4/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Daniel Elfadli(87% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90) and meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy).

Transfer Intelligence

Nico Elvedi delivers 87% of the same playing style, at a 122% premium over Aboubaka Soumahoro, with 1.70 tackles won per 90 at age 29.

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

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Aboubaka Soumahoro
DefenderFrance€1.8M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Nico Elvedi
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Switzerland29yContract 2027
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Soumahoro: 8y older
87% match
€4.0M
#2
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Jordan Torunarigha
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Nigeria28yContract 2028
Tkl/901.86
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Soumahoro: 7y older
87% match
€4.0M
#3
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Daniel Elfadli
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Libya29yContract 2028
Tkl/902.46
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Soumahoro: 8y older
87% match
€3.5M
#4
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Hendry Blank
Hannover 96 · Bundesliga
Germany21yContract 2026
Tkl/902.76
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
87% match
€4.0M
#5
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Lukas Klostermann
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.37
KP/900.10
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
86% match
€3.5M
#6
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Karim Coulibaly
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga
Germany18yContract 2029
Tkl/901.40
KP/900.43
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
87% match
€22.0M
#7
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Odilon Kossounou
Atalanta · Serie A
Ivory Coast25yContract 2029
Tkl/901.33
KP/900.11
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
86% match
€22.0M
#8
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Niklas Stark
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga
Germany31yContract 2026
Tkl/902.65
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
86% match
€3.5M
#9
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Joël Schmied
FC Köln · Bundesliga
Switzerland27yContract 2029
Tkl/900.69
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
86% match
€3.5M
#10
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Saïdou Sow
Clermont · Ligue 1
Guinea23yContract 2028
Tkl/900.97
KP/900.21
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
86% match
€3.0M
#11
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Warmed Omari
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
France26yContract 2030
Tkl/902.50
KP/900.50
Ball-Playing CBAerial
86% match
€3.0M
#12
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Robin Koch
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2030
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.08
Ball-Playing CBAerial
85% match
€15.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Aboubaka Soumahoro?
The top alternatives to Aboubaka Soumahoro based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nico Elvedi, Jordan Torunarigha, Daniel Elfadli, Hendry Blank, Lukas Klostermann. 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 Aboubaka Soumahoro in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Aboubaka Soumahoro in 2026 include Nico Elvedi (€4.0M), Jordan Torunarigha (€4.0M), Daniel Elfadli (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Aboubaka Soumahoro play and who plays similarly?
Aboubaka Soumahoro plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nico Elvedi (Switzerland, €4.0M); Jordan Torunarigha (Nigeria, €4.0M); Daniel Elfadli (Libya, €3.5M); Hendry Blank (Germany, €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.