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FC Utrecht· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Rafik El Arguioui

Attacking MidfieldNetherlands20yN/AFull profile →

CreatorCreative

2.02KP/90

0.43G/90

0.43A/90

Based on 1,830 min · 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · 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 Rafik El Arguioui

Jorn Triep97% match
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Søren Tengstedt97% match
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Argyris Darelas96% match
NEC Nijmegen · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreative

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.9 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.54 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.8 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Rafik El Arguioui:

Jorn Triep(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90).
Søren Tengstedt(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.52 goals/90).
Argyris Darelas(96% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (57% duel success).

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Rafik El Arguioui

MidfielderNetherlandsEredivisieN/A

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Jorn Triep

VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie

Netherlands21yContract 2026

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Who are the best alternatives to Rafik El Arguioui?▼

The top alternatives to Rafik El Arguioui based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jorn Triep, Søren Tengstedt, Argyris Darelas, Joshua Schwirten, Mart Remans. 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 Rafik El Arguioui in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Rafik El Arguioui in 2026 include Jorn Triep (N/A), Søren Tengstedt (N/A), Argyris Darelas (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Rafik El Arguioui play and who plays similarly?▼

Rafik El Arguioui plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jorn Triep (Netherlands, N/A); Søren Tengstedt (Denmark, N/A); Argyris Darelas (Greece, N/A); Joshua Schwirten (Germany, 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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