AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Zakaria Hawsawi
Players most similar to Zakaria Hawsawi (Defender, €2.7M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Zakaria Hawsawi
- 1.Omar El Hilali83% DNA match·Espanyol€15.0M
- 2.Saud Abdulhamid83% DNA match·Lens€3.0M
- 3.Nicolò Savona82% DNA match·Nottingham Forest€18.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Chances MissedTop 0%
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“A Defender....”
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A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Zakaria Hawsawi by playing style are:
- Omar El Hilali(83% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.5 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), uses long balls frequently (5.5/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Saud Abdulhamid(83% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Nicolò Savona(82% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Omar El Hilali delivers 83% of the same playing style, at a 449% premium over Zakaria Hawsawi, with 2.50 tackles won per 90 at age 22.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Omar El Hilali
Espanyol · La Liga
Morocco22yContract 2027
Tkl/902.50
KP/900.51
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Hawsawi: €12M more expensive · 3y younger
83% match
€15.0M
#2
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Saud Abdulhamid
Lens · Ligue 1
Saudi Arabia26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.08
KP/902.29
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€3.0M
#3
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Nicolò Savona
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Italy23yContract 2030
Tkl/901.84
KP/900.61
vs Hawsawi: €15M more expensive · 2y younger
82% match
€18.0M
#4
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Kristoffer Lund
FC Köln · Bundesliga
Denmark23yContract 2026
Tkl/901.27
KP/900.91
Active Full-BackAerial
83% match
€4.0M
#5
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Mustafa Eskihellaç
Trabzonspor · Super Lig
Turkey29yContract 2027
Tkl/901.66
KP/900.98
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€3.0M
#6
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Chadi Riad
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Morocco22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€12.0M
#7
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Mitchell Weiser
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga
Germany32yContract 2024
Tkl/901.97
KP/901.29
Active Full-Back
82% match
€3.5M
#8
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Miro Muheim
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Switzerland28yContract 2027
Tkl/902.21
KP/901.89
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
83% match
€4.0M
#9
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El Hadji Malick Diouf
West Ham United · Premier League
Senegal21yContract 2030
Tkl/901.49
KP/900.93
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
€28.0M
#10
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Bünyamin Balcı
Antalyaspor · Super Lig
Turkey25yContract 2027
Tkl/902.45
KP/900.70
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stable82% match
N/A
#11
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Dinis Lourenço Casals Namura Borges Pinto
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Portugal25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.32
KP/900.81
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stable81% match
N/A
#12
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Rafik Belghali
Hellas Verona · Serie A
Algeria23yContract 2029
Tkl/900.81
KP/901.28
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€7.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Zakaria Hawsawi?▼
The top alternatives to Zakaria Hawsawi based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Omar El Hilali, Saud Abdulhamid, Nicolò Savona, Kristoffer Lund, Mustafa Eskihellaç. 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 Zakaria Hawsawi in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Zakaria Hawsawi in 2026 include Omar El Hilali (€15.0M), Saud Abdulhamid (€3.0M), Nicolò Savona (€18.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Zakaria Hawsawi play and who plays similarly?▼
Zakaria Hawsawi plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Omar El Hilali (Morocco, €15.0M); Saud Abdulhamid (Saudi Arabia, €3.0M); Nicolò Savona (Italy, €18.0M); Kristoffer Lund (Denmark, €4.0M).
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.