AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Ilya Shkurin
Players most similar to Ilya Shkurin (Attacker, €400K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Ilya Shkurin
- 1.David Min99% DNA match·FC Utrecht
- 2.Jesse van de Haar99% DNA match·FC Utrecht
- 3.Marc Heider99% DNA match·Sportfreunde Lotte
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
AssistsTop 8%
“A Target Man....”
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Target Man
A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (4.0 aerials won/90). The three most similar players to Ilya Shkurin by playing style are:
- David Min(99% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.32 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.2 dispossessed/90).
- Jesse van de Haar(99% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.23 goals/90). Note: this profile is based on 776 minutes of playing time this season.
- Marc Heider(99% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.40 goals/90). Note: this profile is based on 893 minutes of playing time this season.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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David Min
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Netherlands26y
G/900.32
A/900.10
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Shkurin: -0.36 G/90
99% match
N/A
#2
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Jesse van de Haar
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
G/900.21
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Shkurin: 5y younger · -0.47 G/90
99% match
N/A
#3
M
Marc Heider
Sportfreunde Lotte · Bundesliga
Germany39y
G/900.40
A/900.10
Target ManProlific
vs Shkurin: 13y older · -0.28 G/90
99% match
N/A
#4
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Frederik Hogh
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark31y
G/900.55
A/900.00
Target Man
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#5
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Piet Scobel
Nürnberg II · Bundesliga
Germany21y
G/900.25
A/900.13
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#6
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Moussa Soumano
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
France20y
G/900.29
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#7
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Antoine Baroan
AVS · Liga Portugal
France25y
G/900.43
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
99% match
N/A
#8
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Viktor Bjarki Dadason
FC København · Superliga
Iceland17yContract 2028
G/900.87
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#9
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Roberts Uldrikis
DSC Arminia Bielefeld · Bundesliga
Latvia28y
G/900.31
A/900.20
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#10
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Martin Huldahl
Fredericia · Superliga
Denmark21y
G/900.44
A/900.22
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#11
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Kevin van Veen
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands34y
G/900.40
A/900.00
Target Man
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#12
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Tobias Thomsen
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark33y
G/900.00
A/900.36
Target ManProlific
98% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Ilya Shkurin?▼
The top alternatives to Ilya Shkurin based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: David Min, Jesse van de Haar, Marc Heider, Frederik Hogh, Piet Scobel. 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 Shkurin in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Ilya Shkurin in 2026 include David Min (N/A), Jesse van de Haar (N/A), Marc Heider (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 Shkurin play and who plays similarly?▼
Ilya Shkurin plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include David Min (Netherlands, N/A); Jesse van de Haar (Netherlands, N/A); Marc Heider (Germany, N/A); Frederik Hogh (Denmark, 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.