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Al Hilal· 2025/2026 · Pro League · PARTIAL

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Centre Back20y€22.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSmall Sample

1.60Tkl/90

0.44KP/90

Based on 616 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 Yusuf Akçiçek

Axel Disasi97% match
West Ham United · Premier League · €15.0M
Alberto Dossena97% match
Cagliari · Serie A · €7.0M
El Chadaille Bitshiabu97% match
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga · €15.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSmall Sample

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), penetrates with forward passing (8.5 final-third passes/90), switches play with precision (6.0 long balls/90, 75% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 616 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Yusuf Akçiçek:

Axel Disasi(97% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (67% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.1/90).
Alberto Dossena(97% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (61% duel success).
El Chadaille Bitshiabu(97% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (6.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (77 passes/90), central to possession (91 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Axel Disasi

West Ham United · Premier League

France28yContract 2029

Tkl/901.00

KP/900.07

Ball-Playing CBSteady form

vs Akçiçek: €7M cheaper · 8y older

97% match

€15.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Yusuf Akçiçek?▼

The top alternatives to Yusuf Akçiçek based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Axel Disasi, Alberto Dossena, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Olivier Boscagli, Niko Koulis. 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 Yusuf Akçiçek in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Yusuf Akçiçek in 2026 include Axel Disasi (€15.0M), Alberto Dossena (€7.0M), El Chadaille Bitshiabu (€15.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Yusuf Akçiçek play and who plays similarly?▼

Yusuf Akçiçek plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Axel Disasi (France, €15.0M); Alberto Dossena (Italy, €7.0M); El Chadaille Bitshiabu (France, €15.0M); Olivier Boscagli (France, €18.0M).

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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