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Liverpool· 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Mohamed Salah

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Inside Forward

0.29G/90

0.29A/90

Based on 2,149 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · 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 Mohamed Salah

Antoine Semenyo80% match
Manchester City · Premier League · €65.0M
Pedro Neto80% match
Chelsea · Premier League · €60.0M
Iliman Ndiaye80% match
Everton · Premier League · €50.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside Forward

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.29 assists/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.1 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Mohamed Salah:

Antoine Semenyo(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.50 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Pedro Neto(80% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy).
Iliman Ndiaye(80% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a dynamic dribbler (2.4/90).

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Antoine Semenyo

Manchester City · Premier League

England26yContract 2031

G/900.50

A/900.15

Inside ForwardProlificOut of form ↓

vs Salah: €35M more expensive · 8y younger · +0.21 G/90

80% match

€65.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Mohamed Salah?▼

The top alternatives to Mohamed Salah based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Antoine Semenyo, Pedro Neto, Iliman Ndiaye, Anthony Elanga, Estêvão. 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 Mohamed Salah in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Mohamed Salah in 2026 include Antoine Semenyo (€65.0M), Pedro Neto (€60.0M), Iliman Ndiaye (€50.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Mohamed Salah play and who plays similarly?▼

Mohamed Salah plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Antoine Semenyo (England, €65.0M); Pedro Neto (Portugal, €60.0M); Iliman Ndiaye (France, €50.0M); Anthony Elanga (Sweden, €50.0M).

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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