AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to I. Gaponov
Players most similar to I. Gaponov (Defender, €281K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to I. Gaponov
- 1.Igor Julio84% DNA match·Brighton & Hove Albion€15.0M
- 2.Botond Balogh84% DNA match·Kocaelispor
- 3.Radu Drăgușin84% DNA match·Tottenham Hotspur€22.0M
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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“Ilya Gaponov is a Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Ilya Gaponov is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.5/90). The three most similar players to I. Gaponov by playing style are:
- Igor Julio(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), heavily involved in possession (65 passes/90) and central to possession (77 touches/90).
- Botond Balogh(84% match) — Botond Balogh is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (7.5/90).
- Radu Drăgușin(84% match) — Radu Drăgușin is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), heavily involved in possession (60 passes/90), central to possession (71 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.3/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Igor Julio delivers 84% of the same playing style, at a 5238% premium over I. Gaponov, with 0.47 tackles won per 90 at age 28.
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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Igor Julio
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Brazil28yContract 2027
Tkl/900.47
KP/900.19
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Gaponov: €15M more expensive
84% match
€15.0M
#2
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Botond Balogh
Kocaelispor · Super Lig
Hungary23y
Tkl/901.52
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Gaponov: 5y younger
84% match
N/A
#3
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Radu Drăgușin
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Romania24yContract 2030
Tkl/901.03
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stablevs Gaponov: €22M more expensive · 4y younger
84% match
€22.0M
#4
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Sinan Osmanoğlu
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
Turkey36y
Tkl/900.78
KP/900.11
Aerial Threat
Last 5: → Stable84% match
N/A
#5
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Mads Bech Sørensen
FC Midtjylland · Superliga
Denmark27yContract 2027
Tkl/900.92
KP/900.37
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
N/A
#6
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Emil Christensen
B 93 · Superliga
Denmark28y
Tkl/900.85
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
N/A
#7
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Nehuén Pérez
Porto · Liga Portugal
Argentina25yContract 2029
Tkl/901.48
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
83% match
€13.0M
#8
K
Khusniddin Alikulov
Rizespor · Super Lig
Uzbekistan27yContract 2026
Tkl/900.63
KP/900.42
Ball-Playing CBAerial
83% match
N/A
#9
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Marquinhos
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
Brazil31yContract 2028
Tkl/901.11
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€30.0M
#10
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Ibrahima Cissé
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Mali25y
Tkl/901.67
KP/900.33
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
84% match
N/A
#11
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Thomas Beelen
Feyenoord · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.24
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
83% match
€7.0M
#12
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Maximilian Bauer
DSC Arminia Bielefeld · Bundesliga
Germany26y
Tkl/902.42
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to I. Gaponov?▼
The top alternatives to I. Gaponov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Igor Julio, Botond Balogh, Radu Drăgușin, Sinan Osmanoğlu, Mads Bech Sørensen. 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 I. Gaponov in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to I. Gaponov in 2026 include Igor Julio (€15.0M), Botond Balogh (N/A), Radu Drăgușin (€22.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does I. Gaponov play and who plays similarly?▼
I. Gaponov plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Igor Julio (Brazil, €15.0M); Botond Balogh (Hungary, N/A); Radu Drăgușin (Romania, €22.0M); Sinan Osmanoğlu (Turkey, 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.