AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Ivan Kuzmichev
Players most similar to Ivan Kuzmichev (Defender, €1.2M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Ivan Kuzmichev
- 1.Youssouf Ndayishimiye 79% DNA match·Nice€8.0M
- 2.Abdul Mumin79% DNA match·Rayo Vallecano€4.0M
- 3.Joël Schmied79% DNA match·FC Köln€3.5M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
GoalsTop 6%
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“A Defender....”
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Small Sample
A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90). Note: this profile is based on 459 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Ivan Kuzmichev by playing style are:
- Youssouf Ndayishimiye (79% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.3 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90) and central to possession (75 touches/90).
- Abdul Mumin(79% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.4 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (7.1/90).
- Joël Schmied(79% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 806 minutes of playing time this season.
Transfer Intelligence
Youssouf Ndayishimiye delivers 79% of the same playing style, at a 567% premium over Ivan Kuzmichev, with 1.95 tackles won per 90 at age 27.
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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Youssouf Ndayishimiye
Nice · Ligue 1
Burundi27yContract 2027
Tkl/901.95
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Kuzmichev: €7M more expensive · 2y older
79% match
€8.0M
#2
A
Abdul Mumin
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Ghana27yContract 2026
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.05
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Kuzmichev: 2y older
79% match
€4.0M
#3
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Joël Schmied
FC Köln · Bundesliga
Switzerland27yContract 2029
Tkl/900.69
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
vs Kuzmichev: 2y older
79% match
€3.5M
#4
D
Dimitrije Kamenovic
Lazio · Serie A
Serbia25yContract 2026
Tkl/900.20
KP/900.20
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot79% match
€3.0M
#5
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Emanuele Valeri
Parma · Serie A
Italy27yContract 2027
Tkl/901.51
KP/901.59
Active Full-Back
79% match
€3.0M
#6
M
Mustafa Eskihellaç
Trabzonspor · Super Lig
Turkey29yContract 2027
Tkl/901.66
KP/900.98
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable78% match
€3.0M
#7
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Jhoanner Chávez
Lens · Ligue 1
24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.35
KP/901.20
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
79% match
€3.0M
#8
J
Jorge Herrando
Osasuna · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2027
Tkl/901.61
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot79% match
€3.5M
#9
M
Miro Muheim
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Switzerland28yContract 2027
Tkl/902.21
KP/901.89
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
79% match
€4.0M
#10
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Willy Kambwala
Villarreal · La Liga
France21yContract 2029
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.09
Ball-Playing CBAerial
78% match
€4.0M
#11
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Pedro Lima
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Brazil19yContract 2029
Tkl/902.49
KP/901.07
Small Sample
Last 5: → Stable79% match
€4.0M
#12
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Mees de Wit
AZ · Eredivisie
Netherlands28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.28
KP/901.12
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable78% match
€4.5M
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Who are the best alternatives to Ivan Kuzmichev?▼
The top alternatives to Ivan Kuzmichev based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Youssouf Ndayishimiye , Abdul Mumin, Joël Schmied, Dimitrije Kamenovic, Emanuele Valeri. 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 Ivan Kuzmichev in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Ivan Kuzmichev in 2026 include Youssouf Ndayishimiye (€8.0M), Abdul Mumin (€4.0M), Joël Schmied (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Ivan Kuzmichev play and who plays similarly?▼
Ivan Kuzmichev plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Youssouf Ndayishimiye (Burundi, €8.0M); Abdul Mumin (Ghana, €4.0M); Joël Schmied (Switzerland, €3.5M); Dimitrije Kamenovic (Serbia, €3.0M).
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.