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Al Ettifaq· 2025/2026 · Pro League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Khalid Al-Ghannam

Left WingSaudi Arabia25yN/AFull profile →

Inside ForwardProlificDribbler

0.54G/90

0.24A/90

Based on 2,194 min · 2025/2026 · Pro League · 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 Khalid Al-Ghannam

Ademola Lookman96% match
Atlético Madrid · La Liga · €35.0M
Rio Ngumoha96% match
Liverpool · Premier League · €20.0M
Shunsuke Mito98% match
Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside ForwardProlificDribbler

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.53 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.2/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.70 big chances/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Khalid Al-Ghannam:

Ademola Lookman(96% 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) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Rio Ngumoha(96% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.7 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.32 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (4.8/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (58% duel success).
Shunsuke Mito(98% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90).

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Khalid Al-Ghannam

AttackerSaudi ArabiaPro LeagueN/A

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Ademola Lookman

Atlético Madrid · La Liga

Nigeria28yContract 2027

G/900.23

A/900.00

Inside ForwardProlificIn form ↑

vs Al-Ghannam: 3y older · -0.31 G/90

96% match

€35.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Khalid Al-Ghannam?▼

The top alternatives to Khalid Al-Ghannam based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ademola Lookman, Rio Ngumoha, Shunsuke Mito, Luca Oyen, Hugo Deenen. 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 Khalid Al-Ghannam in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Khalid Al-Ghannam in 2026 include Ademola Lookman (€35.0M), Rio Ngumoha (€20.0M), Shunsuke Mito (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Khalid Al-Ghannam play and who plays similarly?▼

Khalid Al-Ghannam plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ademola Lookman (Nigeria, €35.0M); Rio Ngumoha (England, €20.0M); Shunsuke Mito (Japan, N/A); Luca Oyen (Belgium, 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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