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Best Alternatives to Monsef Bakrar

Players most similar to Monsef Bakrar (Attacker, €1.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Monsef Bakrar

  1. 1.Esmir Bajraktarevic85% DNA match·PSV€5.0M
  2. 2.Said El Mala83% DNA match·FC Köln€40.0M
  3. 3.Wahid Faghir83% DNA match·Vejle Boldklub€3.5M

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

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Intelligence Verdict

InterceptionsTop 6%

A Poacher....

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Playing Style Analysis

PoacherProlific

A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.60 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90). The three most similar players to Monsef Bakrar by playing style are:

  • Esmir Bajraktarevic(85% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.51 big chances/90).
  • Said El Mala(83% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.88 goals/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.53 big chances/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.8 dispossessed/90).
  • Wahid Faghir(83% match)A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.65 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. Note: this profile is based on 555 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Esmir Bajraktarevic delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 400% premium over Monsef Bakrar, with 0.34 goals per 90 at age 21. That's 89% of Monsef Bakrar's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

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

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Monsef Bakrar
AttackerAlgeria€1.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Esmir Bajraktarevic
PSV · Eredivisie
United States21yContract 2029
G/900.34
A/900.34
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Bakrar: 4y younger
85% match
€5.0M
#2
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Said El Mala
FC Köln · Bundesliga
Germany19yContract 2030
G/900.75
A/900.00
Inside ForwardProlific
vs Bakrar: €39M more expensive · 6y younger · +0.37 G/90
83% match
€40.0M
#3
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Wahid Faghir
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Denmark22y
G/900.65
A/900.16
PoacherProlific
Last 5: → Stable
vs Bakrar: 3y younger · +0.27 G/90
83% match
€3.5M
#4
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Mateo Joseph
Mallorca · La Liga
England22yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.06
82% match
€3.5M
#5
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Sandro Kulenovic
Torino · Serie A
Croatia26yContract 2027
G/900.37
A/900.37
Complete ForwardProlific
83% match
€4.0M
#6
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Karl Etta Eyong
Levante · La Liga
Cameroon22y
G/900.41
A/900.17
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€3.0M
#7
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Yassir Zabiri
Rennes · Liga Portugal
Morocco21yContract 2029
G/900.55
A/900.00
PoacherProlific
82% match
€4.0M
#8
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Gessime Yassine
Strasbourg · Ligue 1
France20yContract 2027
G/900.31
A/900.62
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
82% match
€6.0M
#9
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Deniz Undav
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2027
G/900.35
A/900.71
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
€20.0M
#10
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Ludovic Ajorque
Brest · Ligue 1
France32yContract 2027
G/900.00
A/900.28
Target Man
81% match
€3.5M
#11
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Tim Kleindienst
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Germany30yContract 2028
G/900.52
A/900.23
Target ManProlific
81% match
€12.0M
#12
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Mohamed Amoura
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga
Algeria26yContract 2029
G/900.30
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
82% match
€27.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Monsef Bakrar?
The top alternatives to Monsef Bakrar based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Esmir Bajraktarevic, Said El Mala, Wahid Faghir, Mateo Joseph, Sandro Kulenovic. 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 Monsef Bakrar in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Monsef Bakrar in 2026 include Esmir Bajraktarevic (€5.0M), Said El Mala (€40.0M), Wahid Faghir (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Monsef Bakrar play and who plays similarly?
Monsef Bakrar plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Esmir Bajraktarevic (United States, €5.0M); Said El Mala (Germany, €40.0M); Wahid Faghir (Denmark, €3.5M); Mateo Joseph (England, €3.5M).
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.