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Al Fateh· 2025/2026 · Pro League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Naif Masoud

Central MidfieldSaudi Arabia25yN/AFull profile →

Balanced MidfielderDefensive

0.13KP/90

0.06G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,515 min · 2025/2026 · Pro 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 Naif Masoud

Mael Corboz96% match
DSC Arminia Bielefeld · Bundesliga
Ibai Aguirre Basurco96% match
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Simon Ebonog

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Playing Style Analysis

Balanced MidfielderDefensive

A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), switches play with precision (5.0 long balls/90, 62% accuracy), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.4/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Naif Masoud:

Mael Corboz(96% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90).
Ibai Aguirre Basurco(96% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Simon Ebonog(96% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Comparison Base

Naif Masoud

MidfielderSaudi ArabiaPro LeagueN/A

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Mael Corboz

DSC Arminia Bielefeld · Bundesliga

United States31y

KP/901.00

G/900.08

Balanced MidfielderSteady form

vs Masoud: 6y older

96% match

N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Naif Masoud?▼

The top alternatives to Naif Masoud based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mael Corboz, Ibai Aguirre Basurco, Simon Ebonog, Assane Ndiaye, Gustavo Pinto Mendonça. 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 Naif Masoud in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Naif Masoud in 2026 include Mael Corboz (N/A), Ibai Aguirre Basurco (N/A), Simon Ebonog (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Naif Masoud play and who plays similarly?▼

Naif Masoud plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mael Corboz (United States, N/A); Ibai Aguirre Basurco (Spain, N/A); Simon Ebonog (France, N/A); Assane Ndiaye (Senegal, 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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