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Rostov· 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ilya Vakhania

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Reading Defender

1.63Tkl/90

0.90KP/90

Based on 2,526 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 Vakhania

Erwin Koffi84% match
Guingamp · Ligue 1
Abdoulaye Bamba83% match
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
Deyovaisio Zeefuik

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Playing Style Analysis

Reading Defender

A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), uses long balls frequently (5.8/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Ilya Vakhania:

Erwin Koffi(84% match) — Erwin Koffi is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes.
Abdoulaye Bamba(83% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success).
Deyovaisio Zeefuik(82% match) — Deyovaisio Zeefuik is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes.

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Guingamp · Ligue 1

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Who are the best alternatives to Ilya Vakhania?▼

The top alternatives to Ilya Vakhania based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Erwin Koffi, Abdoulaye Bamba, Deyovaisio Zeefuik, Adrián Pica, Nacho Martínez. 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 Vakhania in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ilya Vakhania in 2026 include Erwin Koffi (N/A), Abdoulaye Bamba (N/A), Deyovaisio Zeefuik (€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 Vakhania play and who plays similarly?▼

Ilya Vakhania plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Erwin Koffi (France, N/A); Abdoulaye Bamba (Ivory Coast, N/A); Deyovaisio Zeefuik (Netherlands, €4.0M); Adrián Pica (Spain, 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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