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Al Ahli· 2025/2026 · Pro League · PARTIAL

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Centre ForwardSaudi Arabia26y€9.0MFull profile →

Target Man

0.25G/90

0.06A/90

Based on 1,729 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 Firas Al-Buraikan

Adam Buksa81% match
Udinese · Serie A · €4.0M
Karl Etta Eyong81% match
Levante · La Liga · €3.0M
Tim Kleindienst81% match
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga · €12.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.26 goals/90). The three closest DNA matches to Firas Al-Buraikan:

Adam Buksa(81% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (5.3 aerials won/90).
Karl Etta Eyong(81% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90).
Tim Kleindienst(81% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, a proven goalscorer (0.52 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.52 big chances/90), dominant in the air (4.9 aerials won/90, 60%) and top 20% scorer in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Adam Buksa

Udinese · Serie A

Poland29yContract 2029

G/900.30

A/900.00

Target ManSteady form

vs Al-Buraikan: 3y older

81% match

€4.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Firas Al-Buraikan?▼

The top alternatives to Firas Al-Buraikan based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Adam Buksa, Karl Etta Eyong, Tim Kleindienst, Lyle Foster, Haris Tabakovic. 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 Firas Al-Buraikan in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Firas Al-Buraikan in 2026 include Adam Buksa (€4.0M), Karl Etta Eyong (€3.0M), Tim Kleindienst (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Firas Al-Buraikan play and who plays similarly?▼

Firas Al-Buraikan plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Adam Buksa (Poland, €4.0M); Karl Etta Eyong (Cameroon, €3.0M); Tim Kleindienst (Germany, €12.0M); Lyle Foster (South Africa, €10.0M).

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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