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Göztepe· 2025/2026 · Super Lig · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Filip Krastev

Attacking MidfieldBulgaria24y€2.3MFull profile →

CreatorCreativeDefensive

1.36KP/90

0.10G/90

0.10A/90

Based on 489 min · 2025/2026 · Super Lig · 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 Filip Krastev

Efecan Karaca97% match
Alanyaspor · Super Lig
Sérgio Oliveira97% match
Sport Recife · Super Lig · €3.0M
Svit Seslar97% match
Eyüpspor · Super Lig

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreativeDefensiveSmall Sample

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (4.4 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (52 touches/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions, top 20% creator in the league and top 10% tackler in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90) and prone to committing fouls (4.0/90). The three closest DNA matches to Filip Krastev:

Efecan Karaca(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in play (58 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (3.2/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Sérgio Oliveira(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.2 tackles/90), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90), top 10% creator in the league and top 10% tackler in the league.
Svit Seslar(97% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Efecan Karaca

Alanyaspor · Super Lig

Turkey36yContract 2026

KP/901.43

G/900.00

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vs Krastev: 12y older

97% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Filip Krastev?▼

The top alternatives to Filip Krastev based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Efecan Karaca, Sérgio Oliveira, Svit Seslar, Merlin Röhl, Albert Grønbæk. 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 Filip Krastev in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Filip Krastev in 2026 include Efecan Karaca (N/A), Sérgio Oliveira (€3.0M), Svit Seslar (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Filip Krastev play and who plays similarly?▼

Filip Krastev plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Efecan Karaca (Turkey, N/A); Sérgio Oliveira (Portugal, €3.0M); Svit Seslar (Slovenia, N/A); Merlin Röhl (Germany, €16.0M).

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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