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Paris· 2023/2024 · Ligue 1 · FULL

Best Alternatives to Sofiane Alakouch

Right BackMorocco27yN/AFull profile →

Active Full-Back

2.90Tkl/90

0.87KP/90

Based on 931 min · 2023/2024 · Ligue 1 · FULL

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 Sofiane Alakouch

Lilian Raolisoa96% match
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
Achraf Hakimi76% match
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1 · €80.0M
Vanderson76% match
Brazil · Ligue 1 · €20.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-Back

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Sofiane Alakouch:

Lilian Raolisoa(96% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Achraf Hakimi(76% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (83 passes/90), central to possession (105 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Vanderson(76% match) — Vanderson de Oliveira Campos is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks.

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Lilian Raolisoa

Angers SCO · Ligue 1

France26yContract 2026

Tkl/902.40

KP/901.03

Active Full-BackSteady form

96% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Sofiane Alakouch?▼

The top alternatives to Sofiane Alakouch based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Lilian Raolisoa, Achraf Hakimi, Vanderson, Guela Doué, Abdoul Ouattara. 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 Sofiane Alakouch in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Sofiane Alakouch in 2026 include Lilian Raolisoa (N/A), Achraf Hakimi (€80.0M), Vanderson (€20.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Sofiane Alakouch play and who plays similarly?▼

Sofiane Alakouch plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Lilian Raolisoa (France, N/A); Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, €80.0M); Vanderson (Brazil, €20.0M); Guela Doué (France, €18.0M).

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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