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Werder Bremen· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Samuel Mbangula

Left WingBelgium22y€14.0MFull profile →

Dynamic ForwardDribbler

0.23G/90

0.15A/90

Based on 1,167 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

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 Samuel Mbangula

Bazoumana Touré80% match
TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga · €35.0M
Antonio Nusa80% match
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga · €32.0M
Jean-Mattéo Bahoya80% match
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga · €25.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Dynamic ForwardDribbler

A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.23 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.3/90) and meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.8 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Samuel Mbangula:

Bazoumana Touré(80% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.35 assists/90).
Antonio Nusa(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (3.0/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.8/90).
Jean-Mattéo Bahoya(80% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.8/90) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success).

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Bazoumana Touré

TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga

Ivory Coast20yContract 2029

G/900.19

A/900.35

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vs Mbangula: €21M more expensive · 2y younger

80% match

€35.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Samuel Mbangula?▼

The top alternatives to Samuel Mbangula based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Bazoumana Touré, Antonio Nusa, Jean-Mattéo Bahoya, Jakub Kamiński, Martin Terrier. 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 Samuel Mbangula in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Samuel Mbangula in 2026 include Bazoumana Touré (€35.0M), Antonio Nusa (€32.0M), Jean-Mattéo Bahoya (€25.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Samuel Mbangula play and who plays similarly?▼

Samuel Mbangula plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Bazoumana Touré (Ivory Coast, €35.0M); Antonio Nusa (Norway, €32.0M); Jean-Mattéo Bahoya (France, €25.0M); Jakub Kamiński (Poland, €12.0M).

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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