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Best Alternatives to Maghnes Akliouche

Players most similar to Maghnes Akliouche (Attacker, €45.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Maghnes Akliouche

  1. 1.Krépin Diatta87% DNA match·Monaco€6.0M
  2. 2.Moses Simon86% DNA match·Paris€7.0M
  3. 3.Quentin Ndjantou85% DNA match·Paris Saint Germain€7.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

Ball RecoveriesTop 1%
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A Link-up Striker....

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Playing Style Analysis

Link-up StrikerSmall Sample

A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90). The three most similar players to Maghnes Akliouche by playing style are:

  • Krépin Diatta(87% match)A Link-up Striker. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and wins the physical battle (69% duel success).
  • Moses Simon(86% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.8 dispossessed/90).
  • Quentin Ndjantou(85% match)Ndjantou is the rare forward who builds attacks from the inside out—a finisher who passes like a midfielder and reads the game like a playmaker. His 50.2 passes per 90 places him in the top 5% of Ligue 1 attackers, a figure that initially raises eyebrows until you watch how he functions as a connective node between lines. His 84.3% pass accuracy and 3.80 progressive passes per 90 suggest a player who doesn't just hold the ball—he moves it with purpose.

Transfer Intelligence

Krépin Diatta delivers 87% of the same playing style, at 87% lower cost (€6.0M vs €45.0M), and is 27 years old.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Comparison Base
Maghnes Akliouche
AttackerFrance€45.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Krépin Diatta
Monaco · Ligue 1
Senegal27yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.00
Link-up Striker
vs Akliouche: €39M cheaper · 3y older
87% match
€6.0M
#2
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Moses Simon
Paris · Ligue 1
Nigeria30y
G/900.35
A/900.18
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
vs Akliouche: €38M cheaper · 6y older · +0.24 G/90
86% match
€7.0M
#3
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Quentin Ndjantou
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
France18yContract 2028
G/900.00
A/900.00
vs Akliouche: €38M cheaper · 6y younger
85% match
€7.0M
#4
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Amine Gouiri
Olympique Marseille · Ligue 1
Algeria26yContract 2029
G/900.18
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
85% match
€28.0M
#5
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Gessime Yassine
Strasbourg · Ligue 1
France20yContract 2027
G/900.31
A/900.62
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€6.0M
#6
S
Samuel Amo-Ameyaw
Strasbourg · Ligue 1
England19yContract 2029
G/900.00
A/900.32
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
85% match
€8.0M
#7
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Désiré Doué
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
France20yContract 2029
G/900.59
A/900.47
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€90.0M
#8
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Osame Sahraoui
LOSC Lille · Ligue 1
Norway24yContract 2029
G/900.19
A/900.39
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
85% match
€10.0M
#9
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Romain Del Castillo
Brest · Ligue 1
France30yContract 2027
G/900.42
A/900.00
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€7.0M
#10
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Lassine Sinayoko
Auxerre · Ligue 1
Mali26yContract 2027
G/900.59
A/900.15
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€7.0M
#11
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Ibrahim Mbaye
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
France18yContract 2027
G/900.14
A/900.00
Link-up StrikerSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€25.0M
#12
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Couhaib Driouech
PSV · Eredivisie
Morocco24yContract 2029
G/900.39
A/900.58
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€6.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Maghnes Akliouche?
The top alternatives to Maghnes Akliouche based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Krépin Diatta, Moses Simon, Quentin Ndjantou, Amine Gouiri, Gessime Yassine. 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 Maghnes Akliouche in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Maghnes Akliouche in 2026 include Krépin Diatta (€6.0M), Moses Simon (€7.0M), Quentin Ndjantou (€7.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Maghnes Akliouche play and who plays similarly?
Maghnes Akliouche plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Krépin Diatta (Senegal, €6.0M); Moses Simon (Nigeria, €7.0M); Quentin Ndjantou (France, €7.0M); Amine Gouiri (Algeria, €28.0M).
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.