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Casa Pia· 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · PARTIAL

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3.21Tkl/90

0.96KP/90

Based on 560 min · 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · 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 Fahem Benaïssa

Isaac James98% match
Alverca · Liga Portugal
Joakim Maehle98% match
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga · €7.0M
Mikkel Kirkeskov98% match
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.4/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 560 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Fahem Benaïssa:

Isaac James(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Joakim Maehle(98% 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.
Mikkel Kirkeskov(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (60% duel success).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Isaac James

Alverca · Liga Portugal

Nigeria

Tkl/902.21

KP/900.96

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98% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Fahem Benaïssa?▼

The top alternatives to Fahem Benaïssa based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Isaac James, Joakim Maehle, Mikkel Kirkeskov, Tim Köther, Max Scholze. 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 Fahem Benaïssa in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Fahem Benaïssa in 2026 include Isaac James (N/A), Joakim Maehle (€7.0M), Mikkel Kirkeskov (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Fahem Benaïssa play and who plays similarly?▼

Fahem Benaïssa plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Isaac James (Nigeria, N/A); Joakim Maehle (Denmark, €7.0M); Mikkel Kirkeskov (Denmark, N/A); Tim Köther (Germany, 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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