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NEOM SC· 2025/2026 · Pro League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Salman Al-Faraj

Central MidfieldSaudi Arabia36y€2.5MFull profile →

MetronomeCreativeSmall Sample

1.88KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 503 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 Salman Al-Faraj

Luka Modrić81% match
AC Milan · Serie A · €4.0M
James Ward-Prowse80% match
Burnley · Premier League · €6.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

MetronomeCreativeSmall Sample

A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in possession (66 passes/90), central to possession (80 touches/90), active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Salman Al-Faraj:

Luka Modrić(81% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (71 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (11.0 final-third passes/90), central to possession (86 touches/90), switches play with precision (7.5 long balls/90, 75% accuracy), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.1/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 20% creator in the league.
James Ward-Prowse(80% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.79 big chances/90), delivers dangerous crosses (2.5 accurate crosses/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.7 final-third passes/90), central to possession (76 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.2/90), active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.
Pascal Groß(80% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), central to possession (76 touches/90), active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Luka Modrić

AC Milan · Serie A

Croatia40yContract 2026

KP/901.69

G/900.06

MetronomeCreativeIn form ↑

vs Al-Faraj: 4y older

81% match

€4.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Salman Al-Faraj?▼

The top alternatives to Salman Al-Faraj based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Luka Modrić, James Ward-Prowse, Pascal Groß, Sergi Darder, André Gomes. 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 Salman Al-Faraj in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Salman Al-Faraj in 2026 include Luka Modrić (€4.0M), James Ward-Prowse (€6.0M), Pascal Groß (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Salman Al-Faraj play and who plays similarly?▼

Salman Al-Faraj plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Luka Modrić (Croatia, €4.0M); James Ward-Prowse (England, €6.0M); Pascal Groß (Germany, €3.5M); Sergi Darder (Spain, €3.5M).

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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