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Active Full-Back

2.85Tkl/90

0.79KP/90

Based on 2,261 min · 2025/2026 · Stars 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 Youcef Atal

Aurélio Buta82% match
FC København · Bundesliga · €3.0M
Vanderson84% match
Brazil · Ligue 1 · €20.0M
Sofiane Alakouch82% match
Paris · Ligue 1

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Playing Style Analysis

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Youcef Atal is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90), a dynamic dribbler (3.5/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90) and reads the game exceptionally (2.3 interceptions/90). The three closest DNA matches to Youcef Atal:

Aurélio Buta(82% match) — Aurélio Gabriel Ulineia Buta is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks.
Vanderson(84% match) — Vanderson de Oliveira Campos is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks.
Sofiane Alakouch(82% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Aurélio Buta

FC København · Bundesliga

Portugal29yContract 2026

Tkl/902.26

KP/901.31

Active Full-BackSteady form

82% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Youcef Atal?▼

The top alternatives to Youcef Atal based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Aurélio Buta, Vanderson, Sofiane Alakouch, Siebe Horemans, Luis Pérez. 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 Youcef Atal in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Youcef Atal in 2026 include Aurélio Buta (€3.0M), Vanderson (€20.0M), Sofiane Alakouch (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Youcef Atal play and who plays similarly?▼

Youcef Atal plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Aurélio Buta (Portugal, €3.0M); Vanderson (Brazil, €20.0M); Sofiane Alakouch (Morocco, N/A); Siebe Horemans (Belgium, 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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