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PSV· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Isaac Babadi

Attacking MidfieldNetherlands21y€2.0MFull profile →

CreatorCreativeDefensive

1.54KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 468 min · 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · 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 Isaac Babadi

Odysseus Velanas97% match
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Noah Fernandez98% match
PSV · Eredivisie · €4.0M
Albert Grønbæk97% match
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga · €8.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreativeDefensiveSmall Sample

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.1 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), central to possession (72 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.7/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.7 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Isaac Babadi:

Odysseus Velanas(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.0 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.57 big chances/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (51 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.4/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Noah Fernandez(98% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.6 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.51 big chances/90), wins the ball cleanly (2.0 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (65 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.5/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.4/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league.
Albert Grønbæk(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.36 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Odysseus Velanas

PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie

Netherlands28yContract 2026

KP/901.86

G/900.29

CreatorCreativeSteady form

vs Babadi: 7y older

97% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Isaac Babadi?▼

The top alternatives to Isaac Babadi based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Odysseus Velanas, Noah Fernandez, Albert Grønbæk, Merlin Röhl, Dro Fernández. 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 Isaac Babadi in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Isaac Babadi in 2026 include Odysseus Velanas (N/A), Noah Fernandez (€4.0M), Albert Grønbæk (€8.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Isaac Babadi play and who plays similarly?▼

Isaac Babadi plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Odysseus Velanas (Netherlands, N/A); Noah Fernandez (Belgium, €4.0M); Albert Grønbæk (Denmark, €8.0M); Merlin Röhl (Germany, €16.0M).

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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