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DefenderBelgium19yN/AFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerial

2.20Tkl/90

0.30KP/90

Based on 1,997 min · 2024/2025 · Challenger Pro League · FULL

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 Ismaël Baouf

Ibrahima Cissé87% match
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Faitout Maouassa87% match
Nancy · Ligue 1 · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

Ismaël Baouf is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.5 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (6.8/90). The three closest DNA matches to Ismaël Baouf:

Ibrahima Cissé(87% match) — Ibrahima Cissé is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.
Faitout Maouassa(87% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (57% duel success).
Yoan Koré(86% match) — Yoan Koré is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.

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Ismaël Baouf

DefenderBelgiumChallenger Pro LeagueN/A

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Ibrahima Cissé

Schalke 04 · Bundesliga

Mali25y

Tkl/901.67

KP/900.33

Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample

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87% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Ismaël Baouf?▼

The top alternatives to Ismaël Baouf based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ibrahima Cissé, Faitout Maouassa, Yoan Koré, Alexandre Coeff, Nick Seidel. 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 Ismaël Baouf in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ismaël Baouf in 2026 include Ibrahima Cissé (N/A), Faitout Maouassa (€4.0M), Yoan Koré (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ismaël Baouf play and who plays similarly?▼

Ismaël Baouf plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ibrahima Cissé (Mali, N/A); Faitout Maouassa (France, €4.0M); Yoan Koré (France, N/A); Alexandre Coeff (France, 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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