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Al Hussein· 2025/2026 · AFC Champions League Two · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Saleem Obaid

DefenderJordan34yN/AFull profile →

Solid DefenderSmall Sample

1.44Tkl/90

0.00KP/90

Based on 501 min · 2025/2026 · AFC Champions League Two · PARTIAL

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

Note: Top DNA style matches can come from lower leagues. We also surface AFC Champions League Two peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.

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Top 3 alternatives to Saleem Obaid

Romano Floriani Mussolini95% match
Cremonese · Serie A
Vitalie Becker95% match
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Marcos Navarro Blázquez

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid DefenderSmall Sample

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as penetrates with forward passing (8.4 final-third passes/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.9/90). Note: this profile is based on 501 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Saleem Obaid:

Romano Floriani Mussolini(95% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90).
Vitalie Becker(95% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.3 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), uses long balls frequently (5.5/90) and top 10% tackler in the league.
Marcos Navarro Blázquez(95% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90).

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Saleem Obaid

DefenderJordanAFC Champions League TwoN/A

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Romano Floriani Mussolini

Cremonese · Serie A

Italy23y

Tkl/902.17

KP/900.70

Solid DefenderSteady form

vs Obaid: 11y younger

95% match

N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Saleem Obaid?▼

The top alternatives to Saleem Obaid based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Romano Floriani Mussolini, Vitalie Becker, Marcos Navarro Blázquez, Robin Ziegele, Jan-Hendrik Marx. 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 Saleem Obaid in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Saleem Obaid in 2026 include Romano Floriani Mussolini (N/A), Vitalie Becker (N/A), Marcos Navarro Blázquez (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Saleem Obaid play and who plays similarly?▼

Saleem Obaid plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Romano Floriani Mussolini (Italy, N/A); Vitalie Becker (Germany, N/A); Marcos Navarro Blázquez (Spain, N/A); Robin Ziegele (Germany, 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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