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Best Alternatives to Georgiy Dzhikiya

Players most similar to Georgiy Dzhikiya (Defender, €2.4M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Georgiy Dzhikiya

  1. 1.Samet Akaydin85% DNA match·Rizespor€3.7M
  2. 2.Ümit Akdağ84% DNA match·Alanyaspor€4.0M
  3. 3.Stefano Denswil84% DNA match·Kayserispor€6.0M

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 Physical Stopper....

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical StopperAerial

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (7.9/90). The three most similar players to Georgiy Dzhikiya by playing style are:

  • Samet Akaydin(85% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.8 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.2 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), uses long balls frequently (6.7/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Ümit Akdağ(84% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (5.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), uses long balls frequently (6.8/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Stefano Denswil(84% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.7/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Samet Akaydin delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 57% premium over Georgiy Dzhikiya, with 1.82 tackles won per 90 at age 32.

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

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Georgiy Dzhikiya
DefenderRussia€2.4M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Samet Akaydin
Rizespor · Super Lig
Turkey32yContract 2026
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.46
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€3.7M
#2
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Ümit Akdağ
Alanyaspor · Super Lig
Romania22yContract 2028
Tkl/901.24
KP/900.62
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Dzhikiya: 10y younger
84% match
€4.0M
#3
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Stefano Denswil
Kayserispor · Super Lig
Suriname33y
Tkl/900.96
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€6.0M
#4
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Danilho Doekhi
FC Union Berlin · Bundesliga
Netherlands27yContract 2026
Tkl/901.00
KP/900.29
Physical StopperAerial
84% match
€13.0M
#5
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Arseniy Batagov
Trabzonspor · Super Lig
Ukraine24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.62
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€11.0M
#6
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Tiago Djaló
Beşiktaş · Super Lig
Portugal26yContract 2028
Tkl/901.48
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€7.0M
#7
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Abdülkerim Bardakcı
Galatasaray · Super Lig
Turkey31yContract 2027
Tkl/901.45
KP/900.56
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€6.5M
#8
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Abdul Mumin
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Ghana27yContract 2026
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.05
Ball-Playing CBAerial
83% match
€4.0M
#9
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Modibo Sagnan
Rizespor · Super Lig
France27y
Tkl/902.29
KP/900.25
Reading DefenderAerial Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€3.2M
#10
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Mateusz Wieteska
Kocaelispor · Super Lig
Poland29y
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.10
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
83% match
€5.0M
#11
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Felix Uduokhai
Beşiktaş · Super Lig
Germany28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.92
KP/900.24
Reading DefenderAerial Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€4.0M
#12
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Eren Elmalı
Galatasaray · Super Lig
Turkey25yContract 2028
Tkl/901.95
KP/901.51
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€5.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Georgiy Dzhikiya?
The top alternatives to Georgiy Dzhikiya based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Samet Akaydin, Ümit Akdağ, Stefano Denswil, Danilho Doekhi, Arseniy Batagov. 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 Georgiy Dzhikiya in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Georgiy Dzhikiya in 2026 include Samet Akaydin (€3.7M), Ümit Akdağ (€4.0M), Stefano Denswil (€6.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Georgiy Dzhikiya play and who plays similarly?
Georgiy Dzhikiya plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Samet Akaydin (Turkey, €3.7M); Ümit Akdağ (Romania, €4.0M); Stefano Denswil (Suriname, €6.0M); Danilho Doekhi (Netherlands, €13.0M).
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.