AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Dimitar Velkovski
Players most similar to Dimitar Velkovski (Defender, €250K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Dimitar Velkovski
- 1.J. Katongo98% DNA match·Kayserispor
- 2.Romano Floriani Mussolini97% DNA match·Cremonese
- 3.Marcos Navarro Blázquez97% DNA match·Valencia
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“A Solid Defender....”
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Solid DefenderSmall Sample
A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 559 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Dimitar Velkovski by playing style are:
- J. Katongo(98% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 545 minutes of playing time this season.
- Romano Floriani Mussolini(97% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90) and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 614 minutes of playing time this season.
- Marcos Navarro Blázquez(97% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90). Note: this profile is based on 572 minutes of playing time this season.
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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J. Katongo
Kayserispor · Super Lig
England21y
Tkl/901.98
KP/900.33
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stablevs Velkovski: 10y younger
98% match
N/A
#2
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Romano Floriani Mussolini
Cremonese · Serie A
Italy23y
Tkl/902.49
KP/900.88
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
vs Velkovski: 8y younger
97% match
N/A
#3
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Marcos Navarro Blázquez
Valencia · La Liga
Spain21y
Tkl/902.20
KP/900.79
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
vs Velkovski: 10y younger
97% match
N/A
#4
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Calegari
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Brazil24y
Tkl/902.05
KP/901.00
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#5
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Jannik Dehm
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Germany30y
Tkl/900.77
KP/901.03
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#6
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Eric Voufack
Kolding IF · Superliga
Germany24y
Tkl/900.97
KP/901.29
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#7
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E. Duru
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Nigeria26yContract 2027
Tkl/902.21
KP/900.92
Solid DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#8
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Diego van Zutphen
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands21yContract 2026
Tkl/904.74
KP/900.25
Physical StopperSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
#9
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Leo Shahar
Newcastle United · Premier League
England19y
Tkl/900.50
KP/900.67
Small Sample
96% match
N/A
#10
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Pontus Texel
Kolding IF · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/900.49
KP/900.49
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#11
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Simon Trier Jakobsen
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark27y
Tkl/900.32
KP/900.00
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
#12
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Wellity Lucky
Liverpool · Premier League
England20y
Tkl/900.14
KP/900.00
Small Sample
95% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Dimitar Velkovski?▼
The top alternatives to Dimitar Velkovski based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: J. Katongo, Romano Floriani Mussolini, Marcos Navarro Blázquez, Calegari, Jannik Dehm. 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 Dimitar Velkovski in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Dimitar Velkovski in 2026 include J. Katongo (N/A), Romano Floriani Mussolini (N/A), Marcos Navarro Blázquez (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Dimitar Velkovski play and who plays similarly?▼
Dimitar Velkovski plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include J. Katongo (England, N/A); Romano Floriani Mussolini (Italy, N/A); Marcos Navarro Blázquez (Spain, N/A); Calegari (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.