AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Salem M'Bakata
Players most similar to Salem M'Bakata (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Salem M'Bakata
- 1.Sascha Mockenhaupt100% DNA match·Wehen Wiesbaden
- 2.Rafael Pinto Pedrosa98% DNA match·Karlsruher SC
- 3.Leo Shahar96% DNA match·Newcastle United
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Defender....”
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A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (56% duel success). The three most similar players to Salem M'Bakata by playing style are:
- Sascha Mockenhaupt(100% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (58% duel success).
- Rafael Pinto Pedrosa(98% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (2.0/90).
- Leo Shahar(96% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (62% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 540 minutes of playing time this season.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Sascha Mockenhaupt
Wehen Wiesbaden · Bundesliga
Germany34y
Tkl/901.52
KP/900.68
vs M'Bakata: 6y older
100% match
N/A
#2
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Rafael Pinto Pedrosa
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Germany18y
Tkl/901.27
KP/901.06
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs M'Bakata: 10y younger
98% match
N/A
#3
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Leo Shahar
Newcastle United · Premier League
England19y
Tkl/900.50
KP/900.67
Small Sample
vs M'Bakata: 9y younger
96% match
N/A
#4
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Wellity Lucky
Liverpool · Premier League
England20y
Tkl/900.14
KP/900.00
Small Sample
96% match
N/A
#5
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Jannik Dehm
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Germany30y
Tkl/900.77
KP/901.03
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#6
J
João Aurélio
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Portugal37y
Tkl/902.71
KP/900.54
96% match
N/A
#7
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Lolo González
Union Estepona · La Liga
Spain34y
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.25
Physical Stopper
95% match
N/A
#8
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Deron Payne
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/903.08
KP/900.29
95% match
N/A
#9
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Lucas Ahijado
Real Oviedo · La Liga
Spain31yContract 2026
Tkl/904.42
KP/900.55
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable95% match
N/A
#10
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Yousri Sbai
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
Tkl/902.20
KP/900.17
95% match
N/A
#11
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Loïc Nego
Le Havre · Ligue 1
Hungary35yContract 2026
Tkl/901.97
KP/900.20
Small Sample
95% match
N/A
#12
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Gabriel Brás
Porto · Liga Portugal
Portugal22y
Tkl/900.71
KP/900.18
Small Sample
95% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Salem M'Bakata?▼
The top alternatives to Salem M'Bakata based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Sascha Mockenhaupt, Rafael Pinto Pedrosa, Leo Shahar, Wellity Lucky, Jannik Dehm. 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 Salem M'Bakata in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Salem M'Bakata in 2026 include Sascha Mockenhaupt (N/A), Rafael Pinto Pedrosa (N/A), Leo Shahar (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Salem M'Bakata play and who plays similarly?▼
Salem M'Bakata plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Sascha Mockenhaupt (Germany, N/A); Rafael Pinto Pedrosa (Germany, N/A); Leo Shahar (England, N/A); Wellity Lucky (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.