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Kayserispor· 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Denis Makarov

Right WingRussia28y€7.5MFull profile →

Inside ForwardDribbler

0.36G/90

0.05A/90

Based on 1,942 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 Denis Makarov

Badredine Bouanani97% match
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga · €12.0M
Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales98% match
Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal
Gustavo Silva98% match
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside ForwardDribbler

Denis Makarov is a Inside Forward. Wide attacker who cuts inside to score. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.32 goals/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.5/90). The three closest DNA matches to Denis Makarov:

Badredine Bouanani(97% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90).
Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales(98% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90).
Gustavo Silva(98% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.4 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.32 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Badredine Bouanani

VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga

Algeria21yContract 2030

G/900.39

A/900.20

Inside ForwardSmall Sample

vs Makarov: 7y younger

97% match

€12.0M

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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: Badredine Bouanani, Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales, Gustavo Silva, Gonçalo Borges, Luca Koleosho. 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 Badredine Bouanani (€12.0M), Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales (N/A), Gustavo Silva (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 Badredine Bouanani (Algeria, €12.0M); Agustín Nahuel Moreira Morales (Uruguay, N/A); Gustavo Silva (Brazil, N/A); Gonçalo Borges (Portugal, €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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