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Al Ittihad· 2025/2026 · Pro League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Saleh Al-Shehri

Centre ForwardSaudi Arabia32yN/AFull profile →

PoacherProlific

0.91G/90

0.11A/90

Based on 1,578 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 Saleh Al-Shehri

Nicolas Jackson84% match
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga · €45.0M
Bjorn van Zijl84% match
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Max Svensson83% match
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal

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Intelligence Verdict

GoalsTop 3%

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Playing Style Analysis

PoacherProlific

Saleh Khalid Al Shehri is a Poacher. Clinical finisher who lives for goals inside the box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.91 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Saleh Al-Shehri:

Nicolas Jackson(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.4 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.72 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Bjorn van Zijl(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.58 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Max Svensson(83% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (4.1 shots/90), a prolific assist provider (0.32 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.4/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.65 big chances/90).

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Saleh Al-Shehri

AttackerSaudi ArabiaPro LeagueN/A

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Nicolas Jackson

FC Bayern München · Bundesliga

Senegal24yContract 2026

G/900.72

A/900.09

Complete ForwardProlificOut of form ↓

vs Al-Shehri: 8y younger · -0.19 G/90

84% match

€45.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Saleh Al-Shehri?▼

The top alternatives to Saleh Al-Shehri based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nicolas Jackson, Bjorn van Zijl, Max Svensson, Sardar Azmoun, Dioni. 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-Shehri in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Saleh Al-Shehri in 2026 include Nicolas Jackson (€45.0M), Bjorn van Zijl (N/A), Max Svensson (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Saleh Al-Shehri play and who plays similarly?▼

Saleh Al-Shehri plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nicolas Jackson (Senegal, €45.0M); Bjorn van Zijl (Netherlands, N/A); Max Svensson (Spain, N/A); Sardar Azmoun (Iran, €5.0M).

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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