AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Jovan Manev
Players most similar to Jovan Manev (Defender, €450K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Jovan Manev
- 1.Robin Ziegele97% DNA match·Jahn Regensburg
- 2.Franco Romero97% DNA match·Farense
- 3.João Mendes96% DNA match·Vitória Guimarães
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“A Solid Defender....”
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Solid Defender
A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as uses long balls frequently (5.3/90). The three most similar players to Jovan Manev by playing style are:
- Robin Ziegele(97% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90) and uses long balls frequently (8.8/90).
- Franco Romero(97% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as uses long balls frequently (8.2/90).
- João Mendes(96% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.8/90).
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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Robin Ziegele
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany29y
Tkl/901.26
KP/900.33
Solid DefenderAerial
vs Manev: 4y older
97% match
N/A
#2
F
Franco Romero
Farense · Liga Portugal
Uruguay31y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.25
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Manev: 6y older
97% match
N/A
#3
J
João Mendes
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Portugal26yContract 2028
Tkl/902.10
KP/900.80
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#4
B
Boy Kemper
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands26y
Tkl/901.56
KP/901.20
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#5
M
M. Olsen
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Denmark30y
Tkl/900.77
KP/900.15
95% match
N/A
#6
T
Thomas Gundelund
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Denmark24y
Tkl/901.16
KP/900.39
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot95% match
N/A
#7
V
Vitalie Becker
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Germany21yContract 2027
Tkl/903.41
KP/901.00
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot95% match
N/A
#8
P
Pontus Texel
Kolding IF · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/900.49
KP/900.49
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↑ Hot95% match
N/A
#9
C
C. Allen
Hillerød · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/900.90
KP/900.73
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable95% match
N/A
#10
L
Leonardo Rivas
AVS · Liga Portugal
Paraguay24y
Tkl/902.49
KP/900.69
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stable95% match
N/A
#11
M
Martin Agnarsson
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Faroe Islands22y
Tkl/900.81
KP/901.03
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot94% match
N/A
#12
M
Maurilio de Lannoy
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/902.15
KP/900.09
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip94% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Jovan Manev?▼
The top alternatives to Jovan Manev based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Robin Ziegele, Franco Romero, João Mendes, Boy Kemper, M. Olsen. 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 Jovan Manev in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Jovan Manev in 2026 include Robin Ziegele (N/A), Franco Romero (N/A), João Mendes (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jovan Manev play and who plays similarly?▼
Jovan Manev plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Robin Ziegele (Germany, N/A); Franco Romero (Uruguay, N/A); João Mendes (Portugal, N/A); Boy Kemper (Netherlands, 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.