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Gaziantep F.K.· 2024/2025 · Super Lig · FULL

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1.83Tkl/90

0.27KP/90

Based on 1,371 min · 2024/2025 · Super Lig · 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 Salem M'Bakata

Sascha Mockenhaupt99% match
Wehen Wiesbaden · Bundesliga
Rafael Pinto Pedrosa98% match
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Leo Shahar

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Playing Style Analysis

A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (56% duel success). The three closest DNA matches to Salem M'Bakata:

Sascha Mockenhaupt(99% 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 (1.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% 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).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Sascha Mockenhaupt

Wehen Wiesbaden · Bundesliga

Germany34y

Tkl/901.52

KP/900.68

vs M'Bakata: 6y older

99% 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, Lucas Ahijado, Loïc Nego. 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); Lucas Ahijado (Spain, 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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