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Kocaelispor· 2025/2026 · Super Lig · PARTIAL

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Physical StopperAerialSmall Sample

0.76Tkl/90

0.31KP/90

Based on 270 min · 2025/2026 · Super Lig · 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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Dimitrios Goutas86% match
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Veysel Sarı86% match
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Anıl Yiğit Çınar85% match
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Playing Style Analysis

Physical StopperAerialSmall Sample

Aaron Appindangoye is a Physical Stopper. Aggressive defender who wins aerial and ground duels. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.7 clearances/90), blocks shots courageously (2.0 blocks/90), strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (8.7/90). The three closest DNA matches to Aaron Appindangoyé:

Dimitrios Goutas(86% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (72% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (6.7/90).
Veysel Sarı(86% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (64% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (8.2/90).
Anıl Yiğit Çınar(85% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.8 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (65% duel success), dominant in the air (3.9 aerials won/90, 74%) and uses long balls frequently (6.5/90).

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Dimitrios Goutas

Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig

Greece32yContract 2027

Tkl/901.24

KP/900.06

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Who are the best alternatives to Aaron Appindangoyé?▼

The top alternatives to Aaron Appindangoyé based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Dimitrios Goutas, Veysel Sarı, Anıl Yiğit Çınar, Enzo Roco, Hüseyin Türkmen. 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 Aaron Appindangoyé in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Aaron Appindangoyé in 2026 include Dimitrios Goutas (N/A), Veysel Sarı (N/A), Anıl Yiğit Çınar (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Aaron Appindangoyé play and who plays similarly?▼

Aaron Appindangoyé plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Dimitrios Goutas (Greece, N/A); Veysel Sarı (Turkey, N/A); Anıl Yiğit Çınar (Turkey, N/A); Enzo Roco (, 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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