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Best Alternatives to Ayman Yahya

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Active Full-Back

2.72Tkl/90

0.94KP/90

Based on 1,247 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 Ayman Yahya

Joakim Maehle97% match
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga · €7.0M
Rob Nizet98% match
Gaziantep F.K. · Super Lig

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-Back

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), central to possession (74 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.3/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up. The three closest DNA matches to Ayman Yahya:

Joakim Maehle(97% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Rob Nizet(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Nor Maviram(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Ayman Yahya

DefenderSaudi ArabiaPro LeagueN/A

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Joakim Maehle

VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga

Denmark29yContract 2027

Tkl/902.75

KP/901.01

Active Full-BackSteady form

vs Yahya: 4y older

97% match

€7.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Ayman Yahya?▼

The top alternatives to Ayman Yahya based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Joakim Maehle, Rob Nizet, Nor Maviram, Yannick Leliendal, Bryan Van Hove. 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 Ayman Yahya in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ayman Yahya in 2026 include Joakim Maehle (€7.0M), Rob Nizet (N/A), Nor Maviram (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ayman Yahya play and who plays similarly?▼

Ayman Yahya plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Joakim Maehle (Denmark, €7.0M); Rob Nizet (Belgium, N/A); Nor Maviram (Nigeria, N/A); Yannick Leliendal (Netherlands, 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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