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Lokomotiv Moskva· 2024/2025 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ilya Samoshnikov

DefenderRussia28y€3.7MFull profile →

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0.00Tkl/90

0.00KP/90

Based on 557 min · 2024/2025 · 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 Samoshnikov

Emanuele Valeri82% match
Parma · Serie A · €3.0M
William Mikelbrencis82% match
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90). Note: this profile is based on 557 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Ilya Samoshnikov:

Emanuele Valeri(82% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90).
William Mikelbrencis(82% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Miro Muheim(81% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.8 final-third passes/90), uses long balls frequently (6.5/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Emanuele Valeri

Parma · Serie A

Italy27yContract 2027

Tkl/901.57

KP/901.74

Active Full-BackOut of form ↓

82% match

€3.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Ilya Samoshnikov?▼

The top alternatives to Ilya Samoshnikov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Emanuele Valeri, William Mikelbrencis, Miro Muheim, Giorgi Gocholeishvili, Valentino Lazaro. 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 Samoshnikov in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ilya Samoshnikov in 2026 include Emanuele Valeri (€3.0M), William Mikelbrencis (€3.0M), Miro Muheim (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

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

Ilya Samoshnikov plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Emanuele Valeri (Italy, €3.0M); William Mikelbrencis (France, €3.0M); Miro Muheim (Switzerland, €4.0M); Giorgi Gocholeishvili (Georgia, €3.5M).

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.

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