AI DNA Similarity
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.Hans Christian Bernat100% DNA match·Karlsruher SC
- 2.Timo Jansink100% DNA match·Heracles Almelo
- 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
Key PassesTop 9%
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“A Sweeper-Keeper....”
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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 →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Hans Christian Bernat
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Denmark25y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
vs Iliev: 6y younger
100% match
N/A
#2
T
Timo Jansink
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
vs Iliev: 9y younger
100% match
N/A
#3
A
Alfonso Herrero
Málaga · La Liga
Spain32yContract 2028
Tkl/900.14
Sweeper-Keeper
99% match
N/A
#4
M
Marcos Felipe
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Brazil30y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
99% match
N/A
#5
L
Lazar Carević
Famalicão · Liga Portugal
Montenegro27y
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
99% match
N/A
#6
P
Paul Izzo
Randers FC · Superliga
Australia31yContract 2027
Tkl/900.10
Sweeper-Keeper
99% match
N/A
#7
I
Issam El Maach
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Morocco26y
Tkl/900.08
Sweeper-Keeper
98% match
N/A
#8
V
Volkan Babacan
İstanbul Başakşehir · Super Lig
Turkey37y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
98% match
N/A
#9
B
Benjamin Uphoff
Hansa Rostock · Bundesliga
Germany32yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
98% match
N/A
#10
D
Deniz Dilmen
İstanbul Başakşehir · Super Lig
Turkey20y
Tkl/900.03
Sweeper-Keeper
98% match
N/A
#11
K
Kevin Gadellaa
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
98% match
N/A
#12
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Felix Gebhardt
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany24y
Tkl/900.05
Sweeper-Keeper
98% match
N/A
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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.