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Standard Liège· 2023/2024 · Pro League · FULL

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Active Full-BackBall-PlayingSmall Sample

2.06Tkl/90

0.22KP/90

Based on 832 min · 2023/2024 · Pro League · 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 Souleyman Doumbia

Robin Gosens81% match
Fiorentina · Serie A · €4.5M
Oscar Schönfelder83% match
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

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Souleyman Doumbia is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and heavily involved in possession (60 passes/90). The three closest DNA matches to Souleyman Doumbia:

Robin Gosens(81% match) — Robin Gosens is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks.
Oscar Schönfelder(83% match) — Oscar Schönfelder is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks.
Mikkel Kirkeskov(82% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (60% duel success).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Robin Gosens

Fiorentina · Serie A

Germany31yContract 2028

Tkl/901.47

KP/900.57

Active Full-BackSteady form

vs Doumbia: 2y older

81% match

€4.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Souleyman Doumbia?▼

The top alternatives to Souleyman Doumbia based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Robin Gosens, Oscar Schönfelder, Mikkel Kirkeskov, Travis Patterson, Sascha Risch. 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 Souleyman Doumbia in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Souleyman Doumbia in 2026 include Robin Gosens (€4.5M), Oscar Schönfelder (N/A), Mikkel Kirkeskov (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Souleyman Doumbia play and who plays similarly?▼

Souleyman Doumbia plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Robin Gosens (Germany, €4.5M); Oscar Schönfelder (Germany, N/A); Mikkel Kirkeskov (Denmark, N/A); Travis Patterson (England, N/A).

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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