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Lokomotiv Moskva· 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Dmitri Barinov

MidfielderRussia29y€2.0MFull profile →

Box-to-BoxSmall Sample

1.00KP/90

0.09G/90

0.37A/90

Based on 523 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 Dmitri Barinov

Carlos Dotor82% match
Málaga · La Liga · €3.0M
Pedro Díaz82% match
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-BoxSmall Sample

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 523 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Dmitri Barinov:

Carlos Dotor(82% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (58 touches/90), active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.
Pedro Díaz(82% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (52 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Tomas Suslov(82% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), draws fouls effectively (2.8/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Carlos Dotor

Málaga · La Liga

Spain25yContract 2026

KP/901.29

G/900.00

Box-to-BoxCreativeIn form ↑

vs Barinov: 4y younger

82% match

€3.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Dmitri Barinov?▼

The top alternatives to Dmitri Barinov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Carlos Dotor, Pedro Díaz, Tomas Suslov, Lorenzo Bernasconi, Jesper Karlström. 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 Dmitri Barinov in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Dmitri Barinov in 2026 include Carlos Dotor (€3.0M), Pedro Díaz (€3.0M), Tomas Suslov (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Dmitri Barinov play and who plays similarly?▼

Dmitri Barinov plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Carlos Dotor (Spain, €3.0M); Pedro Díaz (Spain, €3.0M); Tomas Suslov (Slovakia, €5.0M); Lorenzo Bernasconi (Italy, €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.

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