AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Ilya Molteninov
Players most similar to Ilya Molteninov (Attacker, €100K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Dane Scarlett
Hibernian · Premier League
England22yContract 2027
G/900.45
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
98% match
€2.0M
#2
R
Ramil Sheydaev
Qarabağ · Super Lig
Azerbaijan30y
G/900.11
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
98% match
€800K
#3
M
Milan Smit
Stoke City · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2028
G/900.40
A/900.13
Complete ForwardProlific
98% match
€2.0M
#4
S
Sergio León
Palma del Río · La Liga
Spain37y
G/900.37
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
98% match
€4.0M
#5
T
Takumi Minamino
Japan · Ligue 1
Japan31yContract 2027
G/900.28
A/900.19
Complete Forward
98% match
€12.0M
#6
B
Brenner
Vasco da Gama · Serie A
Brazil26yContract 2029
G/900.62
A/900.10
Complete ForwardProlific
98% match
€4.0M
#7
J
João Figueiredo
Johor Darul Ta'zim · Super Lig
Brazil29y
G/900.44
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
98% match
€650K
#8
A
Aymen Boutoutaou
Sochaux · Ligue 1
Algeria25y
G/900.25
A/900.06
Complete Forward
98% match
N/A
#9
A
Alessandro Arena
Carrarese · Serie A
Italy25y
G/900.24
A/900.12
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
98% match
€350K
#10
P
Paulino de la Fuente
Real Zaragoza · La Liga
Spain28y
G/900.14
A/900.14
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
97% match
€50K
#11
D
Dioni
Eldense · La Liga
Spain36y
G/900.27
A/900.14
Complete Forward
97% match
N/A
#12
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Rebecka Maria Blomqvist
Eintracht Frankfurt W · Bundesliga
Sweden28y
G/900.57
A/900.96
Complete ForwardProlific
97% match
N/A
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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 Ilya Molteninov.
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Who are the best alternatives to Ilya Molteninov?▼
The top alternatives to Ilya Molteninov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Dane Scarlett, Ramil Sheydaev, Milan Smit, Sergio León, Takumi Minamino. 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 Molteninov in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Ilya Molteninov in 2026 include Dane Scarlett (€2.0M), Ramil Sheydaev (€800K), Milan Smit (€2.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Ilya Molteninov play and who plays similarly?▼
Ilya Molteninov plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Dane Scarlett (England, €2.0M); Ramil Sheydaev (Azerbaijan, €800K); Milan Smit (Netherlands, €2.0M); Sergio León (Spain, €4.0M).
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.