AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Irakli Azarovi
Players most similar to Irakli Azarovi (Defender, €3.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Irakli Azarovi
- 1.Valentino Lazaro89% DNA match·Torino€4.0M
- 2.Adam Aznou87% DNA match·Everton€7.0M
- 3.Souffian El Karouani85% DNA match·FC Utrecht
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Chances MissedTop 0%
???Bottom 7%
“A Ball-Playing CB....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSmall Sample
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 730 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Irakli Azarovi by playing style are:
- Valentino Lazaro(89% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Adam Aznou(87% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.40 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.40 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), central to possession (79 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (4.0/90) and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 450 minutes of playing time this season.
- Souffian El Karouani(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (3.1 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.36 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.56 big chances/90), delivers dangerous crosses (3.3 accurate crosses/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90), central to possession (71 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.5/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Transfer Intelligence
Valentino Lazaro delivers 89% of the same playing style, at a 33% premium over Irakli Azarovi, with 1.81 tackles won per 90 at age 30.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
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Valentino Lazaro
Torino · Serie A
Austria30yContract 2026
Tkl/901.81
KP/901.45
Solid Defender
vs Azarovi: 6y older
89% match
€4.0M
#2
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Adam Aznou
Everton · Premier League
Morocco19yContract 2029
Tkl/903.80
KP/901.00
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
vs Azarovi: 5y younger
87% match
€7.0M
#3
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Souffian El Karouani
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Morocco25y
Tkl/902.85
KP/903.08
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
#4
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Erdoğan Yeşilyurt
Antalyaspor · Super Lig
Germany32yContract 2026
Tkl/901.61
KP/901.15
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
#5
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Gabriele Zappa
Cagliari · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2030
Tkl/901.79
KP/901.00
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
85% match
€4.0M
#6
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Lars de Blok
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands21yContract 2027
Tkl/901.56
KP/902.08
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
N/A
#7
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David Herold
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Germany23y
Tkl/902.42
KP/901.75
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
N/A
#8
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Leonardo Spinazzola
Napoli · Serie A
Italy33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.28
KP/901.37
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
€3.5M
#9
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Jordan Zemura
Udinese · Serie A
Zimbabwe26yContract 2027
Tkl/902.66
KP/900.95
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
84% match
€4.0M
#10
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Zeki Yavru
Samsunspor · Super Lig
Turkey34yContract 2026
Tkl/901.75
KP/901.45
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
N/A
#11
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Sergio López
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Spain27y
Tkl/901.23
KP/901.70
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
#12
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Mitchell Weiser
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga
Germany32yContract 2024
Tkl/901.97
KP/901.29
Active Full-Back
84% match
€3.5M
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Irakli Azarovi.
Ask AI about Irakli Azarovi →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Irakli Azarovi?▼
The top alternatives to Irakli Azarovi based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Valentino Lazaro, Adam Aznou, Souffian El Karouani, Erdoğan Yeşilyurt, Gabriele Zappa. 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 Irakli Azarovi in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Irakli Azarovi in 2026 include Valentino Lazaro (€4.0M), Adam Aznou (€7.0M), Souffian El Karouani (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Irakli Azarovi play and who plays similarly?▼
Irakli Azarovi plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Valentino Lazaro (Austria, €4.0M); Adam Aznou (Morocco, €7.0M); Souffian El Karouani (Morocco, N/A); Erdoğan Yeşilyurt (Germany, 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.