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Sivasspor· 2025/2026 · 1. Lig · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Aliou Badji

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Target ManSmall Sample

0.26G/90

0.13A/90

Based on 699 min · 2025/2026 · 1. Lig · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

Note: Top DNA style matches can come from lower leagues. We also surface 1. Lig peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.

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Top 3 alternatives to Aliou Badji

Simy82% match
Al-Orobah FC · Serie A · €3.5M
Nouha Dicko81% match
Paris · Ligue 1 · €3.8M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManSmall Sample

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.26 goals/90). Note: this profile is based on 699 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Aliou Badji:

Simy(82% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.36 assists/90).
Nouha Dicko(81% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.59 big chances/90).
Haris Tabakovic(81% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.48 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.9 aerials won/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Simy

Al-Orobah FC · Serie A

vs Badji: 6y older · -0.14 G/90

82% match

€3.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Aliou Badji?▼

The top alternatives to Aliou Badji based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Simy, Nouha Dicko, Haris Tabakovic, Sandro Kulenovic, Karl Etta Eyong. 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 Aliou Badji in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Aliou Badji in 2026 include Simy (€3.5M), Nouha Dicko (€3.8M), Haris Tabakovic (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Aliou Badji play and who plays similarly?▼

Aliou Badji plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Simy (Nigeria, €3.5M); Nouha Dicko (Mali, €3.8M); Haris Tabakovic (Switzerland, €3.0M); Sandro Kulenovic (Croatia, €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.

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