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Al Najma· 2025/2026 · Pro League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Bilal Boutobba

Right WingFrance27y€1.2MFull profile →

Balanced Midfielder

0.70KP/90

0.13G/90

0.09A/90

Based on 2,067 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 Bilal Boutobba

Alexis Vossah85% match
Toulouse · Ligue 1 · €3.0M
Julien Ponceau83% match
Real Valladolid · Ligue 1

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Playing Style Analysis

Balanced Midfielder

A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as draws fouls effectively (2.3/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Bilal Boutobba:

Alexis Vossah(85% match) — A Midfielder.
Julien Ponceau(83% match) — Julien Ponceau is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
Stanis Idumbo(82% match) — Idumbo is the kind of midfielder who makes defenders nervous and statisticians do double-takes—a low-volume operator whose every touch carries genuine threat. With only 286 minutes on the clock, the sample is thin, but the signal is loud.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Alexis Vossah

Toulouse · Ligue 1

France18yContract 2028

KP/900.58

G/900.08

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vs Boutobba: 9y younger

85% match

€3.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Bilal Boutobba?▼

The top alternatives to Bilal Boutobba based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Alexis Vossah, Julien Ponceau, Stanis Idumbo, Balthazar Pierret, Karim Dermane. 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 Bilal Boutobba in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Bilal Boutobba in 2026 include Alexis Vossah (€3.0M), Julien Ponceau (N/A), Stanis Idumbo (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Bilal Boutobba play and who plays similarly?▼

Bilal Boutobba plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Alexis Vossah (France, €3.0M); Julien Ponceau (France, N/A); Stanis Idumbo (Belgium, €5.0M); Balthazar Pierret (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.

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