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Galatasaray· 2025/2026 · Super Lig · PARTIAL

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Inside ForwardProlificDribbler

0.49G/90

0.49A/90

Based on 832 min · 2025/2026 · Super Lig · 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 Hakim Ziyech

Silas99% match
FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga · €3.0M
Luca Koleosho98% match
Paris · Premier League · €14.0M
Tai Abed97% match
Levante · La Liga

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside ForwardProlificDribblerSmall Sample

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.9 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.87 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (4.4/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. Note: this profile is based on 832 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Hakim Ziyech:

Silas(99% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.51 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (3.4/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.51 big chances/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Luca Koleosho(98% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.50 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Tai Abed(97% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.42 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Silas

FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga

DR Congo27y

G/900.26

A/900.00

Inside ForwardProlific

vs Ziyech: 6y younger · -0.23 G/90

99% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Hakim Ziyech?▼

The top alternatives to Hakim Ziyech based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Silas, Luca Koleosho, Tai Abed, Roony Bardghji, Jota Silva. 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 Hakim Ziyech in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Hakim Ziyech in 2026 include Silas (€3.0M), Luca Koleosho (€14.0M), Tai Abed (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Hakim Ziyech play and who plays similarly?▼

Hakim Ziyech plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Silas (DR Congo, €3.0M); Luca Koleosho (Italy, €14.0M); Tai Abed (Israel, N/A); Roony Bardghji (Sweden, €10.0M).

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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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