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Best Alternatives to Faisal Al-Ghamdi

Players most similar to Faisal Al-Ghamdi (Midfielder, €11.7M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Faisal Al-Ghamdi

  1. 1.André Almeida82% DNA match·Valencia€9.0M
  2. 2.Moatasem Al-Musrati82% DNA match·Hellas Verona€7.0M
  3. 3.Antoni Milambo81% DNA match·Brentford€20.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

AssistsTop 5%
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Al-Ghamdi is the kind of midfielder who wins games quietly—never the loudest name on the teamsheet...

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-WinnerDefensive

Al-Ghamdi is the kind of midfielder who wins games quietly—never the loudest name on the teamsheet, but consistently the smartest presence on the pitch. His interception numbers place him in the top 20% of the Pro League, yet his press intensity sits in the bottom 10%, which tells the real story: he doesn't chase the ball, he anticipates where it's going. That's a rare cognitive quality, not a fitness deficiency. The three most similar players to Faisal Al-Ghamdi by playing style are:

  • André Almeida(82% match)A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (69 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.0/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90).
  • Moatasem Al-Musrati(82% match)A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), heavily involved in play (61 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.6/90) and active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 608 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Antoni Milambo(81% match)A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.59 big chances/90).

Transfer Intelligence

André Almeida delivers 82% of the same playing style, at 23% lower cost (€9.0M vs €11.7M), with 1.33 key passes per 90 at age 25.

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

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Faisal Al-Ghamdi
MidfielderSaudi Arabia€11.7M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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André Almeida
Valencia · La Liga
Portugal25yContract 2028
KP/901.33
G/900.00
CreatorSmall Sample
82% match
€9.0M
#2
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Moatasem Al-Musrati
Hellas Verona · Serie A
Libya30yContract 2026
KP/900.69
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerSmall Sample
vs Al-Ghamdi: 6y older
82% match
€7.0M
#3
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Antoni Milambo
Brentford · Premier League
Netherlands21yContract 2030
KP/901.22
G/900.14
Creator
vs Al-Ghamdi: €8M more expensive · 3y younger
81% match
€20.0M
#4
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Afonso Assis Cunha Almeida
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
19yContract 2029
KP/900.57
G/900.11
Box-to-BoxSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
€9.0M
#5
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Ramiz Zerrouki
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Algeria27y
KP/901.56
G/900.11
MetronomeCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot
81% match
€7.2M
#6
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Oussama Targhalline
Feyenoord · Eredivisie
Morocco23yContract 2028
KP/900.94
G/900.10
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot
81% match
€8.0M
#7
A
Amine Harit
İstanbul Başakşehir · Super Lig
Morocco28y
KP/902.21
G/900.12
Box-to-BoxCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip
80% match
€5.0M
#8
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Junior Mwanga
Strasbourg · Ligue 1
France23yContract 2027
KP/901.19
G/900.00
Box-to-Box
81% match
€6.0M
#9
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Noah Sadiki
Sunderland · Premier League
Belgium21yContract 2030
KP/900.56
G/900.00
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↑ Hot
80% match
€30.0M
#10
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Hugo Magnetti
Brest · Ligue 1
France27yContract 2027
KP/900.48
G/900.10
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: → Stable
80% match
€6.0M
#11
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Florentino
Burnley · Premier League
Portugal26yContract 2026
KP/900.55
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot
80% match
€20.0M
#12
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Christ Inao Oulaï
Trabzonspor · Super Lig
Ivory Coast20yContract 2030
KP/901.75
G/900.09
Box-to-BoxCreative
Last 5: → Stable
81% match
€8.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Faisal Al-Ghamdi?
The top alternatives to Faisal Al-Ghamdi based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: André Almeida, Moatasem Al-Musrati, Antoni Milambo, Afonso Assis Cunha Almeida, Ramiz Zerrouki. 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 Faisal Al-Ghamdi in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Faisal Al-Ghamdi in 2026 include André Almeida (€9.0M), Moatasem Al-Musrati (€7.0M), Antoni Milambo (€20.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Faisal Al-Ghamdi play and who plays similarly?
Faisal Al-Ghamdi plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include André Almeida (Portugal, €9.0M); Moatasem Al-Musrati (Libya, €7.0M); Antoni Milambo (Netherlands, €20.0M); Afonso Assis Cunha Almeida (, €9.0M).
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.