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Best Alternatives to Dejan Iliev

Players most similar to Dejan Iliev (Goalkeeper, €60K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Dejan Iliev

  1. 1.Hans Christian Bernat100% DNA match·Karlsruher SC
  2. 2.Timo Jansink100% DNA match·Heracles Almelo
  3. 3.Alfonso Herrero99% DNA match·Málaga

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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A Sweeper-Keeper....

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Playing Style Analysis

Sweeper-Keeper

A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (92% success) and reliable in goal (3.0 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.63/90). The three most similar players to Dejan Iliev by playing style are:

  • Hans Christian Bernat(100% match)A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (89% success) and reliable in goal (3.9 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.84/90).
  • Timo Jansink(100% match)A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.6 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (2.57/90).
  • Alfonso Herrero(99% match)A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (86% success) and reliable in goal (3.2 saves/90).

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

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Dejan Iliev
GoalkeeperMacedonia€60K
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Dejan Iliev?
The top alternatives to Dejan Iliev based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Hans Christian Bernat, Timo Jansink, Alfonso Herrero, Marcos Felipe, Lazar Carević. 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 Dejan Iliev in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Dejan Iliev in 2026 include Hans Christian Bernat (N/A), Timo Jansink (N/A), Alfonso Herrero (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Dejan Iliev play and who plays similarly?
Dejan Iliev plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Hans Christian Bernat (Denmark, N/A); Timo Jansink (Netherlands, N/A); Alfonso Herrero (Spain, N/A); Marcos Felipe (Brazil, 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.