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PSV· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · FULL

Best Alternatives to Ismael Saibari

Attacking MidfieldMorocco25y€32.0MFull profile →

CreatorCreative

2.22KP/90

0.63G/90

0.34A/90

Based on 2,147 min · 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · 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 Ismael Saibari

Sven Mijnans86% match
AZ · Eredivisie · €14.0M
Sem Steijn86% match
Feyenoord · Eredivisie · €14.0M
Guus Til85% match
PSV · Eredivisie · €15.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreative

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.63 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.0/90), heavily involved in play (62 touches/90) and top 10% creator in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Ismael Saibari:

Sven Mijnans(86% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.42 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90), heavily involved in play (61 touches/90), active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
Sem Steijn(86% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.6 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.57 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.65 big chances/90) and top 10% creator in the league.
Guus Til(85% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.56 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90).

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Sven Mijnans

AZ · Eredivisie

Netherlands26yContract 2028

KP/902.07

G/900.42

CreatorCreativeOut of form ↓

vs Saibari: €18M cheaper

86% match

€14.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Ismael Saibari?▼

The top alternatives to Ismael Saibari based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Sven Mijnans, Sem Steijn, Guus Til, Jeff Reine-Adélaïde, Matej Sin. 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 Ismael Saibari in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ismael Saibari in 2026 include Sven Mijnans (€14.0M), Sem Steijn (€14.0M), Guus Til (€15.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ismael Saibari play and who plays similarly?▼

Ismael Saibari plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Sven Mijnans (Netherlands, €14.0M); Sem Steijn (Netherlands, €14.0M); Guus Til (Netherlands, €15.0M); Jeff Reine-Adélaïde (France, €25.0M).

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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