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Dinamo Moskva· 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ivan Sergeev

AttackerRussia31y€3.8MFull profile →

PoacherProlificSmall Sample

0.47G/90

0.09A/90

Based on 519 min · 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · 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 Ivan Sergeev

Sandro Kulenovic80% match
Torino · Serie A · €4.0M
Vedat Muriqi80% match
Mallorca · La Liga · €4.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

PoacherProlificSmall Sample

A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.52 goals/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.2 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Ivan Sergeev:

Sandro Kulenovic(80% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (1.07 goals/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Vedat Muriqi(80% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a constant goal threat (3.3 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.66 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (4.2 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Matija Frigan(79% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a constant goal threat (3.0 shots/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.44 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Sandro Kulenovic

Torino · Serie A

Croatia26yContract 2027

G/900.00

A/900.31

Complete ForwardProlific

vs Sergeev: 5y younger · -0.47 G/90

80% match

€4.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Ivan Sergeev?▼

The top alternatives to Ivan Sergeev based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Sandro Kulenovic, Vedat Muriqi, Matija Frigan, Karl Etta Eyong, Tijjani Noslin. 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 Ivan Sergeev in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ivan Sergeev in 2026 include Sandro Kulenovic (€4.0M), Vedat Muriqi (€4.5M), Matija Frigan (€7.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ivan Sergeev play and who plays similarly?▼

Ivan Sergeev plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Sandro Kulenovic (Croatia, €4.0M); Vedat Muriqi (Kosovo, €4.5M); Matija Frigan (Croatia, €7.5M); Karl Etta Eyong (Cameroon, €3.0M).

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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