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Orléans· 2024/2025 · Coupe de France · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Pape Ibnou Ba

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Complete ForwardSmall Sample

0.24G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 760 min · 2024/2025 · Coupe de France · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

Note: Top DNA style matches can come from lower leagues. We also surface Coupe de France peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.

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Top 3 alternatives to Pape Ibnou Ba

Karl Etta Eyong82% match
Levante · La Liga · €3.0M
Mostafa Mohamed84% match
Nantes · Ligue 1 · €3.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardSmall Sample

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.95 big chances/90). Note: this profile is based on 760 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Pape Ibnou Ba:

Karl Etta Eyong(82% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90).
Mostafa Mohamed(84% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (4.1 aerials won/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.2/90).
Habib Diallo(84% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as strong in aerial duels (3.4 aerials won/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Levante · La Liga

vs Ba: 11y younger · +0.14 G/90

82% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Pape Ibnou Ba?▼

The top alternatives to Pape Ibnou Ba based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Karl Etta Eyong, Mostafa Mohamed, Habib Diallo, Arnaud Nordin, Mama Baldé. 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 Pape Ibnou Ba in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Pape Ibnou Ba in 2026 include Karl Etta Eyong (€3.0M), Mostafa Mohamed (€3.5M), Habib Diallo (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Pape Ibnou Ba play and who plays similarly?▼

Pape Ibnou Ba plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Karl Etta Eyong (Cameroon, €3.0M); Mostafa Mohamed (Egypt, €3.5M); Habib Diallo (Senegal, €5.0M); Arnaud Nordin (France, €4.0M).

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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