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Schalke 04· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · FULL

Best Alternatives to Soufiane El-Faouzi

MidfielderGermany23y€200KFull profile →

Ball-WinnerCreativeDefensive

1.43KP/90

0.07G/90

0.21A/90

Based on 3,007 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

DNA matchPrioritizes Bundesliga & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Soufiane El-Faouzi

Sacha Bansé97% match
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Dennis Dressel97% match
Ulm · Bundesliga
Andreas Geipl96% match
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga

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Intelligence Verdict

Press IntensityTop 4%

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-WinnerCreativeDefensive

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (54 touches/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.2/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Soufiane El-Faouzi:

Sacha Bansé(97% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.99 big chances/90) and heavily involved in play (55 touches/90).
Dennis Dressel(97% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (56 touches/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Andreas Geipl(96% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.67 big chances/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Sacha Bansé

SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga

vs El-Faouzi: 2y older

97% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Soufiane El-Faouzi?▼

The top alternatives to Soufiane El-Faouzi based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Sacha Bansé, Dennis Dressel, Andreas Geipl, Jamal Musiala, Aleksandar Pavlovic. 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 Soufiane El-Faouzi in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Soufiane El-Faouzi in 2026 include Sacha Bansé (N/A), Dennis Dressel (N/A), Andreas Geipl (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Soufiane El-Faouzi play and who plays similarly?▼

Soufiane El-Faouzi plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Sacha Bansé (Burkina Faso, N/A); Dennis Dressel (Germany, N/A); Andreas Geipl (Germany, N/A); Jamal Musiala (Germany, €130.0M).

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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