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Best Alternatives to Saleh Al-Abbas

Players most similar to Saleh Al-Abbas (Attacker, €1.2M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Saleh Al-Abbas

  1. 1.Nouha Dicko82% DNA match·Paris€3.8M
  2. 2.Jones El-Abdellaoui81% DNA match·Celta de Vigo€4.0M
  3. 3.Martijn Kaars80% DNA match·St. Pauli€4.0M

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

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Intelligence Verdict

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“A Target Man....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManSmall Sample

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90). Note: this profile is based on 578 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Saleh Al-Abbas by playing style are:

  • Nouha Dicko(82% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.59 big chances/90).
  • Jones El-Abdellaoui(81% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.33 goals/90) and meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.1 dispossessed/90).
  • Martijn Kaars(80% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Nouha Dicko delivers 82% of the same playing style, at a 225% premium over Saleh Al-Abbas, with 0.07 goals per 90 at age 33. That's 45% of Saleh Al-Abbas'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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Comparison Base
Saleh Al-Abbas
AttackerSaudi Arabia€1.2M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Nouha Dicko
Paris · Ligue 1
Mali33y
G/900.07
A/900.20
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Al-Abbas: 2y older · -0.09 G/90
82% match
€3.8M
#2
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Jones El-Abdellaoui
Celta de Vigo · La Liga
Norway20yContract 2029
G/900.33
A/900.00
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Al-Abbas: 11y younger · +0.17 G/90
81% match
€4.0M
#3
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Martijn Kaars
St. Pauli · Bundesliga
Netherlands27y
G/900.00
A/900.17
Complete Forward
vs Al-Abbas: 4y younger
80% match
€4.0M
#4
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Chemsdine Talbi
Sunderland · Premier League
Belgium21yContract 2030
G/900.23
A/900.06
Last 5: ↑ Hot
81% match
€25.0M
#5
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Ally Samatta
Le Havre · Ligue 1
Tanzania33y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Target Man
80% match
€6.0M
#6
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Grady Diangana
Elche · La Liga
England28yContract 2027
G/900.15
A/900.00
Small Sample
81% match
€3.5M
#7
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Thiago Borbas
Real Oviedo · La Liga
Uruguay24y
G/900.91
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
81% match
€4.8M
#8
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Joshua Zirkzee
Manchester United · Premier League
Netherlands24yContract 2029
G/900.30
A/900.15
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
81% match
€22.0M
#9
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Ahmed Kutucu
Galatasaray · Super Lig
Turkey26yContract 2028
G/900.49
A/900.37
Inside ForwardProlific
80% match
€4.0M
#10
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Amine El Ouazzani
Sporting Braga · Liga Portugal
Morocco24yContract 2029
G/900.26
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
80% match
€3.5M
#11
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Ismaël Gharbi
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga
Spain22yContract 2026
G/900.34
A/900.25
Inside Forward
79% match
€7.0M
#12
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Vedat Muriqi
Mallorca · La Liga
Kosovo32yContract 2029
G/900.71
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable
79% match
€4.5M
Compare head-to-head:Al-Abbas vs Dicko →Al-Abbas vs El-Abdellaoui →Al-Abbas vs Kaars →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Saleh Al-Abbas?▼
The top alternatives to Saleh Al-Abbas based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nouha Dicko, Jones El-Abdellaoui, Martijn Kaars, Chemsdine Talbi, Ally Samatta. 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 Saleh Al-Abbas in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Saleh Al-Abbas in 2026 include Nouha Dicko (€3.8M), Jones El-Abdellaoui (€4.0M), Martijn Kaars (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Saleh Al-Abbas play and who plays similarly?▼
Saleh Al-Abbas plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nouha Dicko (Mali, €3.8M); Jones El-Abdellaoui (Norway, €4.0M); Martijn Kaars (Netherlands, €4.0M); Chemsdine Talbi (Belgium, €25.0M).
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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