AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Ivan Sergeev
Players most similar to Ivan Sergeev (Attacker, €3.8M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Ivan Sergeev
- 1.Petar Ratkov81% DNA match·Lazio€7.0M
- 2.Wahid Faghir81% DNA match·Vejle Boldklub€3.5M
- 3.Eli Kroupi81% DNA match·AFC Bournemouth€22.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Chances MissedTop 0%
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“A Poacher....”
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PoacherProlificSmall Sample
A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.52 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.2 dispossessed/90). The three most similar players to Ivan Sergeev by playing style are:
- Petar Ratkov(81% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.0 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.72 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), strong in aerial duels (4.3 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
- Wahid Faghir(81% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.65 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. Note: this profile is based on 555 minutes of playing time this season.
- Eli Kroupi(81% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.70 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Transfer Intelligence
Petar Ratkov delivers 81% of the same playing style, at a 84% premium over Ivan Sergeev, with 0.68 goals per 90 at age 22. That's 145% of Ivan Sergeev's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.
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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Petar Ratkov
Lazio · Serie A
Serbia22yContract 2030
G/900.68
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
vs Sergeev: 9y younger · +0.21 G/90
81% match
€7.0M
#2
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Wahid Faghir
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Denmark22y
G/900.65
A/900.16
PoacherProlific
Last 5: → Stablevs Sergeev: 9y younger · +0.18 G/90
81% match
€3.5M
#3
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Eli Kroupi
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
France19yContract 2030
G/900.70
A/900.00
PoacherProlific
Last 5: → Stablevs Sergeev: €18M more expensive · 12y younger · +0.23 G/90
81% match
€22.0M
#4
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Oleksandr Zubkov
Trabzonspor · Super Lig
Ukraine29yContract 2029
G/900.17
A/900.34
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot81% match
€7.5M
#5
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Vedat Muriqi
Mallorca · La Liga
Kosovo32yContract 2029
G/900.71
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable80% match
€4.5M
#6
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Matija Frigan
Parma · Serie A
Croatia23yContract 2030
G/900.44
A/900.07
Complete ForwardProlific
79% match
€7.5M
#7
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Kaj Sierhuis
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Netherlands28yContract 2026
G/900.56
A/900.05
Target ManProlific
Last 5: → Stable80% match
€4.0M
#8
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Vangelis Pavlidis
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Greece27yContract 2029
G/900.83
A/900.14
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip79% match
€35.0M
#9
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Sandro Kulenovic
Torino · Serie A
Croatia26yContract 2027
G/900.37
A/900.37
Complete ForwardProlific
80% match
€4.0M
#10
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Cherif Ndiaye
Samsunspor · Super Lig
Senegal30y
G/900.47
A/900.07
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot80% match
€4.0M
#11
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Abel Ruiz
Girona · La Liga
Spain26yContract 2029
G/900.27
A/900.00
Complete Forward
79% match
€3.0M
#12
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Ante Budimir
Osasuna · La Liga
Croatia34yContract 2027
G/900.56
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip79% match
€3.0M
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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: Petar Ratkov, Wahid Faghir, Eli Kroupi, Oleksandr Zubkov, Vedat Muriqi. 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 Petar Ratkov (€7.0M), Wahid Faghir (€3.5M), Eli Kroupi (€22.0M). 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 Petar Ratkov (Serbia, €7.0M); Wahid Faghir (Denmark, €3.5M); Eli Kroupi (France, €22.0M); Oleksandr Zubkov (Ukraine, €7.5M).
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.