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Sion· 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Anton Miranchuk

MidfielderRussia30y€2.5MFull profile →

Box-to-BoxCreative

1.53KP/90

0.20G/90

0.20A/90

Based on 1,977 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 Anton Miranchuk

Alessio Castro-Montes99% match
FC Köln · Bundesliga · €3.0M
Ross Barkley97% match
Aston Villa · Premier League · €5.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-BoxCreative

Anton Miranchuk is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90) and top 20% creator in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Anton Miranchuk:

Alessio Castro-Montes(99% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (3.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.47 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.62 big chances/90), delivers dangerous crosses (2.8 accurate crosses/90), wins the ball cleanly (2.2 successful tackles/90), central to possession (74 touches/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.
Ross Barkley(97% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.32 goals/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (57 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Naouirou Ahamada(97% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Alessio Castro-Montes

FC Köln · Bundesliga

Belgium29yContract 2028

KP/903.41

G/900.15

Box-to-BoxCreativeSteady form

99% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Anton Miranchuk?▼

The top alternatives to Anton Miranchuk based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Alessio Castro-Montes, Ross Barkley, Naouirou Ahamada, Ruben Müller, Jon Ander Olasagasti. 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 Anton Miranchuk in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Anton Miranchuk in 2026 include Alessio Castro-Montes (€3.0M), Ross Barkley (€5.0M), Naouirou Ahamada (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Anton Miranchuk play and who plays similarly?▼

Anton Miranchuk plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Alessio Castro-Montes (Belgium, €3.0M); Ross Barkley (England, €5.0M); Naouirou Ahamada (France, €3.5M); Ruben Müller (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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