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Manisa BBSK· 2025/2026 · 1. Lig · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ayberk Karapo

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Physical StopperAerial

2.75Tkl/90

0.91KP/90

Based on 2,781 min · 2025/2026 · 1. Lig · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

Note: Top DNA style matches can come from lower leagues. We also surface 1. Lig peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.

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Top 3 alternatives to Ayberk Karapo

Gabriele Calvani99% match
Genoa · Serie A
Hasan Kuruçay98% match
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Alessandro Dellavalle

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical StopperAerial

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.0 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Ayberk Karapo:

Gabriele Calvani(99% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), dominant in the air (3.6 aerials won/90, 66%) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Hasan Kuruçay(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.7 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.3/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Alessandro Dellavalle(98% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), uses long balls frequently (6.3/90), active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Genoa · Serie A

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99% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Ayberk Karapo?▼

The top alternatives to Ayberk Karapo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gabriele Calvani, Hasan Kuruçay, Alessandro Dellavalle, Frederik Jäkel, Emmanuel Biumla. 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 Ayberk Karapo in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ayberk Karapo in 2026 include Gabriele Calvani (N/A), Hasan Kuruçay (N/A), Alessandro Dellavalle (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ayberk Karapo play and who plays similarly?▼

Ayberk Karapo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gabriele Calvani (Italy, N/A); Hasan Kuruçay (Denmark, N/A); Alessandro Dellavalle (Italy, N/A); Frederik Jäkel (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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