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Sochi· 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to A. Kovalenko

MidfielderRussia22y€1.5MFull profile →

Box-to-Box

1.25KP/90

0.05G/90

0.05A/90

Based on 1,933 min · 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · 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 A. Kovalenko

Umut Tohumcu83% match
Holstein Kiel · Bundesliga · €3.5M
Fredrik Jensen81% match
Aris · Bundesliga · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-Box

Aleksandr Kovalenko is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and top 20% creator in the league. The three closest DNA matches to A. Kovalenko:

Umut Tohumcu(83% match) — Umut Tohumcu is a Balanced Midfielder. Well-rounded midfielder contributing in multiple phases.
Fredrik Jensen(81% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90).
Lukas Kunze(86% match) — Lukas Kunze is a Balanced Midfielder. Well-rounded midfielder contributing in multiple phases.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Umut Tohumcu

Holstein Kiel · Bundesliga

Germany21yContract 2026

KP/900.77

G/900.00

Balanced MidfielderDefensiveSteady form

83% match

€3.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to A. Kovalenko?▼

The top alternatives to A. Kovalenko based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Umut Tohumcu, Fredrik Jensen, Lukas Kunze, Marvin Schulz, Andrea Colpani. 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 A. Kovalenko in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to A. Kovalenko in 2026 include Umut Tohumcu (€3.5M), Fredrik Jensen (€3.0M), Lukas Kunze (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does A. Kovalenko play and who plays similarly?▼

A. Kovalenko plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Umut Tohumcu (Germany, €3.5M); Fredrik Jensen (Finland, €3.0M); Lukas Kunze (Germany, N/A); Marvin Schulz (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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