AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Evgeny Makarenko
Players most similar to Evgeny Makarenko (Midfielder, €200K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Evgeny Makarenko
- 1.Mees Hoedemakers96% DNA match·Viborg FF
- 2.Kai Klefisch95% DNA match·Darmstadt 98
- 3.Himad Abdelli94% DNA match·Olympique Marseille
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 Metronome....”
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MetronomeDefensive
A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.5 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league. The three most similar players to Evgeny Makarenko by playing style are:
- Mees Hoedemakers(96% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.5 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.1 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), central to possession (74 touches/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.2/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 517 minutes of playing time this season.
- Kai Klefisch(95% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), central to possession (74 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.3/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Himad Abdelli(94% match) — A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), central to possession (76 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.3/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.
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
M
Mees Hoedemakers
Viborg FF · Superliga
Netherlands28y
KP/900.00
G/900.39
MetronomeDefensive
vs Makarenko: 6y younger
96% match
N/A
#2
K
Kai Klefisch
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Germany26y
KP/900.87
G/900.00
Metronome
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Makarenko: 8y younger
95% match
N/A
#3
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Himad Abdelli
Olympique Marseille · Ligue 1
Algeria26yContract 2026
KP/900.29
G/900.00
Metronome
vs Makarenko: 8y younger
94% match
N/A
#4
M
Manu Molina
Eldense · La Liga
Spain34y
KP/901.28
G/900.03
Metronome
94% match
N/A
#5
M
Marcus Bonde
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Denmark19y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
MetronomeDefensive
94% match
N/A
#6
A
Anouar El Azzouzi
Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga
Morocco24yContract 2029
KP/900.52
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot93% match
N/A
#7
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Rasmus Falk
Odense BK · Superliga
Denmark34yContract 2028
KP/901.57
G/900.00
Metronome
Last 5: ↓ Dip93% match
N/A
#8
N
Nicolai Poulsen
AGF · Superliga
Denmark32y
KP/901.01
G/900.00
Metronome
Last 5: ↑ Hot92% match
N/A
#9
N
Nordin Bukala
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
KP/900.38
G/900.11
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↓ Dip92% match
N/A
#10
E
Enzo Leopold
Hannover 96 · Bundesliga
Germany25yContract 2026
KP/902.00
G/900.00
MetronomeCreative
Last 5: ↓ Dip92% match
N/A
#11
C
Charlys
Hellas Verona · Serie A
Brazil22y
KP/900.27
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot93% match
N/A
#12
C
Claudio Falcão
Farense · Liga Portugal
Brazil31y
KP/900.66
G/900.03
Ball-WinnerDefensive
92% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Evgeny Makarenko?▼
The top alternatives to Evgeny Makarenko based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mees Hoedemakers, Kai Klefisch, Himad Abdelli, Manu Molina, Marcus Bonde. 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 Evgeny Makarenko in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Evgeny Makarenko in 2026 include Mees Hoedemakers (N/A), Kai Klefisch (N/A), Himad Abdelli (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Evgeny Makarenko play and who plays similarly?▼
Evgeny Makarenko plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mees Hoedemakers (Netherlands, N/A); Kai Klefisch (Germany, N/A); Himad Abdelli (Algeria, N/A); Manu Molina (Spain, 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.