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Best Alternatives to Mustafa Mashaal

Central MidfieldQatar25yN/AFull profile →

Box-to-Box

0.61KP/90

0.24G/90

0.16A/90

Based on 1,107 min · 2025/2026 · Stars 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 Mustafa Mashaal

Torben Müsel86% match
Rot-Weiss Essen · Bundesliga
Conor Gallagher83% match
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League · €35.0M
Serkan Göksu85% match
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig

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Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-Box

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy). The three closest DNA matches to Mustafa Mashaal:

Torben Müsel(86% match) — Torben Müsel is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
Conor Gallagher(83% match) — Conor Gallagher is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
Serkan Göksu(85% match) — Serkan Göksu is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.

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Mustafa Mashaal

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Torben Müsel

Rot-Weiss Essen · Bundesliga

Germany26yContract 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Mustafa Mashaal?▼

The top alternatives to Mustafa Mashaal based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Torben Müsel, Conor Gallagher, Serkan Göksu, Youssouf M'Changama, Balthazar Pierret. 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 Mustafa Mashaal in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Mustafa Mashaal in 2026 include Torben Müsel (N/A), Conor Gallagher (€35.0M), Serkan Göksu (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Mustafa Mashaal play and who plays similarly?▼

Mustafa Mashaal plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Torben Müsel (Germany, N/A); Conor Gallagher (England, €35.0M); Serkan Göksu (Turkey, N/A); Youssouf M'Changama (Comoros, 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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