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UTS Rabat· 2025/2026 · Botola Pro · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Fouad Zahouani

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Based on 982 min · 2025/2026 · Botola Pro · 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 Fouad Zahouani

Aaron Meijers97% match
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Pedro Rosas96% match
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Tiago Parreira Parente

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Playing Style Analysis

A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), draws fouls effectively (2.1/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.1/90). The three closest DNA matches to Fouad Zahouani:

Aaron Meijers(97% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.1/90).
Pedro Rosas(96% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90).
Tiago Parreira Parente(95% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90) and wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Aaron Meijers

FC Volendam · Eredivisie

vs Zahouani: 18y older

97% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Fouad Zahouani?▼

The top alternatives to Fouad Zahouani based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Aaron Meijers, Pedro Rosas, Tiago Parreira Parente, Arif Boşluk, Guilherme Montóia. 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 Fouad Zahouani in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Fouad Zahouani in 2026 include Aaron Meijers (N/A), Pedro Rosas (N/A), Tiago Parreira Parente (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Fouad Zahouani play and who plays similarly?▼

Fouad Zahouani plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Aaron Meijers (Netherlands, N/A); Pedro Rosas (Portugal, N/A); Tiago Parreira Parente (Portugal, N/A); Arif Boşluk (Turkey, 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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