AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Islam Ateya
Players most similar to Islam Ateya (Midfielder, €112K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Islam Ateya
- 1.Yanis Khafi80% DNA match·Paris Saint Germain
- 2.Jeremiah Mensah79% DNA match·Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- 3.Martin Spelmann78% DNA match·Hvidovre
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“Islam Ateia is a Midfielder....”
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Small Sample
Islam Ateia is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option. Note: this profile is based on 569 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Islam Ateya by playing style are:
- Yanis Khafi(80% match) — Yanis Khafi is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.29 assists/90) and top 10% creator in the league. (Limited sample: 306 mins)
- Jeremiah Mensah(79% match) — Jeremiah Dennit Mensah is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option. (Limited sample: 327 mins)
- Martin Spelmann(78% match) — Martin Spelmann is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.26 goals/90).
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Yanis Khafi
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
France20y
KP/901.18
G/900.00
Small Sample
vs Ateya: 7y younger
80% match
N/A
#2
J
Jeremiah Mensah
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga
Germany18y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
Small Sample
vs Ateya: 9y younger
79% match
N/A
#3
M
Martin Spelmann
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark39y
KP/900.40
G/900.00
Small Sample
vs Ateya: 12y older
78% match
N/A
#4
A
Alamara Djabi
FC Midtjylland · Superliga
Guinea-Bissau19y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
Small Sample
79% match
N/A
#5
M
Maurizio Brenna
Katwijk · Eredivisie
Netherlands27y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
Small Sample
79% match
N/A
#6
H
Hjalte Toftegaard
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark19y
KP/903.52
G/900.00
Small Sample
78% match
N/A
#7
D
Doni Arifi
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Finland24y
KP/901.12
G/900.00
Small Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip78% match
N/A
#8
J
Joseph Nduquidi
Metz · Ligue 1
France21y
KP/900.15
G/900.00
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip78% match
N/A
#9
M
Mathias Olesen
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Luxembourg25y
KP/900.47
G/900.00
Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot77% match
N/A
#10
G
Gerry Vlak
Koninklijke HFC · Eredivisie
Netherlands30y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
Small Sample
78% match
N/A
#11
M
Michael Laffey
Liverpool · Premier League
England20y
KP/900.19
G/900.00
Small Sample
78% match
N/A
#12
S
Salvador Blopa
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Portugal18y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
Small Sample
78% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Islam Ateya?▼
The top alternatives to Islam Ateya based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Yanis Khafi, Jeremiah Mensah, Martin Spelmann, Alamara Djabi, Maurizio Brenna. 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 Islam Ateya in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Islam Ateya in 2026 include Yanis Khafi (N/A), Jeremiah Mensah (N/A), Martin Spelmann (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Islam Ateya play and who plays similarly?▼
Islam Ateya plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Yanis Khafi (France, N/A); Jeremiah Mensah (Germany, N/A); Martin Spelmann (Denmark, N/A); Alamara Djabi (Guinea-Bissau, 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.