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Best Alternatives to Charalampos Lykogiannis

Players most similar to Charalampos Lykogiannis (Defender, €1.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Charalampos Lykogiannis

  1. 1.Dimitrios Giannoulis86% DNA match·FC Augsburg€3.0M
  2. 2.Luca Pellegrini85% DNA match·Lazio€3.5M
  3. 3.Rafik Belghali85% DNA match·Hellas Verona€7.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-BackSmall Sample

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), central to possession (71 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (6.2/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 614 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Charalampos Lykogiannis by playing style are:

  • Dimitrios Giannoulis(86% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.27 assists/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Luca Pellegrini(85% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90). Note: this profile is based on 890 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Rafik Belghali(85% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.23 goals/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.3/90). Note: this profile is based on 775 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Dimitrios Giannoulis delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 100% premium over Charalampos Lykogiannis, with 0.95 tackles won per 90 at age 30.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Charalampos Lykogiannis
DefenderGreece€1.5M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Dimitrios Giannoulis
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga
Greece30yContract 2028
Tkl/900.95
KP/901.33
Active Full-Back
vs Lykogiannis: 2y younger
86% match
€3.0M
#2
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Luca Pellegrini
Lazio · Serie A
Italy27yContract 2027
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.91
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
vs Lykogiannis: 5y younger
85% match
€3.5M
#3
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Rafik Belghali
Hellas Verona · Serie A
Algeria23yContract 2029
Tkl/900.81
KP/901.28
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
vs Lykogiannis: €6M more expensive · 9y younger
85% match
€7.0M
#4
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Valentino Lazaro
Torino · Serie A
Austria30yContract 2026
Tkl/901.81
KP/901.45
Solid Defender
85% match
€4.0M
#5
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Georgios Vagiannidis
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Greece24yContract 2030
Tkl/902.27
KP/901.14
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€11.0M
#6
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Marco Palestra
Cagliari · Serie A
Italy21yContract 2026
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.82
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€25.0M
#7
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Nadir Zortea
Bologna · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2029
Tkl/901.19
KP/901.19
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€7.5M
#8
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Gabriele Zappa
Cagliari · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2030
Tkl/901.79
KP/901.00
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
84% match
€4.0M
#9
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Emanuele Valeri
Parma · Serie A
Italy27yContract 2027
Tkl/901.51
KP/901.59
Active Full-Back
84% match
€3.0M
#10
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Sascha Britschgi
Parma · Serie A
Switzerland19yContract 2030
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.86
Active Full-Back
83% match
€7.0M
#11
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Antonino Gallo
Lecce · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.17
KP/900.82
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€4.0M
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Marcus Pedersen
Torino · Serie A
Norway25yContract 2027
Tkl/900.93
KP/900.62
Small Sample
83% match
€3.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Charalampos Lykogiannis?
The top alternatives to Charalampos Lykogiannis based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Dimitrios Giannoulis, Luca Pellegrini, Rafik Belghali, Valentino Lazaro, Georgios Vagiannidis. 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 Charalampos Lykogiannis in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Charalampos Lykogiannis in 2026 include Dimitrios Giannoulis (€3.0M), Luca Pellegrini (€3.5M), Rafik Belghali (€7.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Charalampos Lykogiannis play and who plays similarly?
Charalampos Lykogiannis plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Dimitrios Giannoulis (Greece, €3.0M); Luca Pellegrini (Italy, €3.5M); Rafik Belghali (Algeria, €7.0M); Valentino Lazaro (Austria, €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.