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Al Ahli· 2025/2026 · Pro League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Saleh Abu Al-Shamat

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Dynamic ForwardDribblerSmall Sample

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0.17A/90

Based on 762 min · 2025/2026 · Pro League · 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 Saleh Abu Al-Shamat

Thiago Fernández97% match
Villarreal · La Liga · €4.5M
Philip Otele96% match
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga · €5.0M
Simon Adingra98% match
Monaco · Ligue 1 · €22.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Dynamic ForwardDribblerSmall Sample

A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.35 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.5/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.59 big chances/90) and central to possession (71 touches/90). Note: this profile is based on 762 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Saleh Abu Al-Shamat:

Thiago Fernández(97% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.44 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.3/90).
Philip Otele(96% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.57 big chances/90).
Simon Adingra(98% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.5/90).

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Villarreal · La Liga

Dynamic ForwardDribbler

97% match

€4.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Saleh Abu Al-Shamat?▼

The top alternatives to Saleh Abu Al-Shamat based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Thiago Fernández, Philip Otele, Simon Adingra, Eetu Mömmö, Husseyn Chakroun. 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 Saleh Abu Al-Shamat in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Saleh Abu Al-Shamat in 2026 include Thiago Fernández (€4.5M), Philip Otele (€5.0M), Simon Adingra (€22.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Saleh Abu Al-Shamat play and who plays similarly?▼

Saleh Abu Al-Shamat plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Thiago Fernández (Argentina, €4.5M); Philip Otele (Nigeria, €5.0M); Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast, €22.0M); Eetu Mömmö (Finland, 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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