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Akron· 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ilya Agapov

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Based on 1,228 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 Ilya Agapov

Tuomas Ollila83% match
Paris · Ligue 1
Arne Rühlemann83% match
Lokomotive Leipzig · Bundesliga
Roko Jureskin

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Playing Style Analysis

Ilya Agapov is a Defender. Solid defensive option. The three closest DNA matches to Ilya Agapov:

Tuomas Ollila(83% match) — Tuomas Ollila is a Defender. Solid defensive option.
Arne Rühlemann(83% match) — Arne Rühlemann is a Defender. Solid defensive option.
Roko Jureskin(83% match) — Roko Jureskin is a Defender. Solid defensive option. (Limited sample: 287 mins)

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Paris · Ligue 1

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Who are the best alternatives to Ilya Agapov?▼

The top alternatives to Ilya Agapov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Tuomas Ollila, Arne Rühlemann, Roko Jureskin, Jonas Kehl, Alejandro Pérez. 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 Ilya Agapov in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ilya Agapov in 2026 include Tuomas Ollila (N/A), Arne Rühlemann (N/A), Roko Jureskin (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ilya Agapov play and who plays similarly?▼

Ilya Agapov plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Tuomas Ollila (Finland, N/A); Arne Rühlemann (Germany, N/A); Roko Jureskin (Croatia, N/A); Jonas Kehl (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.

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