AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Denis Makarov
Players most similar to Denis Makarov (Attacker, €7.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Denis Makarov
- 1.Reigan Heskey99% DNA match·Manchester City
- 2.Adrian Blake98% DNA match·FC Utrecht
- 3.Prince Ampem98% DNA match·Eyüpspor
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Inside ForwardSmall Sample
A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.8 shots/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.4/90). Note: this profile is based on 614 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Denis Makarov by playing style are:
- Reigan Heskey(99% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.4 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.84 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (3.9/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (2.5/90). Note: this profile is based on 538 minutes of playing time this season.
- Adrian Blake(98% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.4 shots/90) and a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90).
- Prince Ampem(98% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.28 goals/90), a dynamic dribbler (3.1/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.1/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.7 dispossessed/90).
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Reigan Heskey
Manchester City · Premier League
England18y
G/900.38
A/900.00
Inside ForwardProlific
vs Makarov: 10y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
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Adrian Blake
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
England20y
G/900.19
A/900.19
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Makarov: 8y younger
98% match
N/A
#3
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Prince Ampem
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Ghana28y
G/900.28
A/900.00
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#4
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Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Uruguay24yContract 2026
G/900.18
A/900.24
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#5
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Roméo Beney
Famalicão · Liga Portugal
Switzerland21y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#6
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Gustavo Silva
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Brazil26yContract 2028
G/900.34
A/900.14
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#7
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Noah Pesch
Magdeburg · Bundesliga
Croatia20y
G/900.39
A/900.00
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#8
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Jesper Karlsson
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Sweden27y
G/900.35
A/900.00
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
€11.0M
#9
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Oskar Pietuszewski
Porto · Liga Portugal
Poland17yContract 2029
G/900.34
A/900.23
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
€20.0M
#10
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Pharell Nash
Ajax · Eredivisie
Netherlands18y
G/900.22
A/900.66
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#11
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Gonçalo Borges
Feyenoord · Eredivisie
Portugal25yContract 2029
G/900.40
A/900.20
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
€4.0M
#12
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Maranhão
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Brazil27yContract 2026
G/900.23
A/900.07
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Denis Makarov?▼
The top alternatives to Denis Makarov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Reigan Heskey, Adrian Blake, Prince Ampem, Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales, Roméo Beney. 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 Denis Makarov in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Denis Makarov in 2026 include Reigan Heskey (N/A), Adrian Blake (N/A), Prince Ampem (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Denis Makarov play and who plays similarly?▼
Denis Makarov plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Reigan Heskey (England, N/A); Adrian Blake (England, N/A); Prince Ampem (Ghana, N/A); Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales (Uruguay, 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.