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Roda JC Kerkrade· 2023/2024 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Reda El Meliani

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3.33Tkl/90

0.89KP/90

Based on 696 min · 2023/2024 · 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 Reda El Meliani

Alfons Sampsted98% match
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Deron Payne96% match
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Marlon van de Wetering96% match
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90) and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 696 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Reda El Meliani:

Alfons Sampsted(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.3 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Deron Payne(96% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.1 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.4 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Marlon van de Wetering(96% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Alfons Sampsted

Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie

Iceland28yContract 2025

Tkl/903.28

KP/900.61

Active Full-BackAerialSteady form

vs Meliani: 7y older

98% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Reda El Meliani?▼

The top alternatives to Reda El Meliani based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Alfons Sampsted, Deron Payne, Marlon van de Wetering, Ángel Ortiz, Marius Louër. 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 Reda El Meliani in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Reda El Meliani in 2026 include Alfons Sampsted (N/A), Deron Payne (N/A), Marlon van de Wetering (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Reda El Meliani play and who plays similarly?▼

Reda El Meliani plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Alfons Sampsted (Iceland, N/A); Deron Payne (Netherlands, N/A); Marlon van de Wetering (Netherlands, N/A); Ángel Ortiz (Spain, €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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