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Rubin Kazan· 2023/2024 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ilya Samoshnikov

DefenderRussia28y€3.7MFull profile →

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0.00KP/90

Based on 515 min · 2023/2024 · 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

Luka Lochoshvili78% match
FC Köln · Serie A · €4.9M
Simon Asta82% match
Kaiserslautern · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Small Sample

Ilya Samoshnikov is a Defender. Solid defensive option. Note: this profile is based on 515 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Ilya Samoshnikov:

Luka Lochoshvili(78% match) — Luka Lochoshvili is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels.
Simon Asta(82% match) — Simon Asta is a Defender. Solid defensive option.
Roko Jureskin(81% match) — Roko Jureskin is a Defender. Solid defensive option. (Limited sample: 287 mins)

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Luka Lochoshvili

FC Köln · Serie A

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Who are the best alternatives to Ilya Samoshnikov?▼

The top alternatives to Ilya Samoshnikov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Luka Lochoshvili, Simon Asta, Roko Jureskin, Justin Janitzek, Tuomas Ollila. 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 Luka Lochoshvili (€4.9M), Simon Asta (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 Samoshnikov play and who plays similarly?▼

Ilya Samoshnikov plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Luka Lochoshvili (Georgia, €4.9M); Simon Asta (Germany, N/A); Roko Jureskin (Croatia, N/A); Justin Janitzek (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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