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Eintracht Frankfurt· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Mahmoud Dahoud

Central MidfieldGermany30y€2.0MFull profile →

Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample

0.88KP/90

0.25G/90

0.38A/90

Based on 716 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · 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 Mahmoud Dahoud

Florian Neuhaus86% match
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga · €3.5M
Niklas Hauptmann86% match
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga · €3.4M
Denis Huseinbasic84% match
FC Köln · Bundesliga · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Balanced MidfielderSmall Sample

A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.38 assists/90), heavily involved in play (60 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 716 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Mahmoud Dahoud:

Florian Neuhaus(86% match) — A Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as heavily involved in play (62 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Niklas Hauptmann(86% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Denis Huseinbasic(84% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in play (62 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Florian Neuhaus

Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga

Germany29yContract 2027

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Mahmoud Dahoud?▼

The top alternatives to Mahmoud Dahoud based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Florian Neuhaus, Niklas Hauptmann, Denis Huseinbasic, Felix Nmecha, Tom Bischof. 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 Mahmoud Dahoud in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Mahmoud Dahoud in 2026 include Florian Neuhaus (€3.5M), Niklas Hauptmann (€3.4M), Denis Huseinbasic (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Mahmoud Dahoud play and who plays similarly?▼

Mahmoud Dahoud plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Florian Neuhaus (Germany, €3.5M); Niklas Hauptmann (Germany, €3.4M); Denis Huseinbasic (Germany, €3.0M); Felix Nmecha (Germany, €45.0M).

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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