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Rostov· 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Kirill Shchetinin

MidfielderRussia24y€2.4MFull profile →

CreatorCreative

2.00KP/90

0.08G/90

0.13A/90

Based on 2,146 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 Kirill Shchetinin

Fredrik Jensen84% match
Aris · Bundesliga · €3.0M
Nico Melamed83% match
Almería · La Liga · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreative

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (51 touches/90) and top 20% creator in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Kirill Shchetinin:

Fredrik Jensen(84% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90).
Nico Melamed(83% match) — Nicolás Melamed Ribaudo is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes.
Yari Otto(86% match) — Yari Otto is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Aris · Bundesliga

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vs Shchetinin: 4y older

84% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Kirill Shchetinin?▼

The top alternatives to Kirill Shchetinin based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Fredrik Jensen, Nico Melamed, Yari Otto, Richard Neudecker, Dejan Ljubicic. 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 Kirill Shchetinin in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Kirill Shchetinin in 2026 include Fredrik Jensen (€3.0M), Nico Melamed (€3.0M), Yari Otto (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Kirill Shchetinin play and who plays similarly?▼

Kirill Shchetinin plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Fredrik Jensen (Finland, €3.0M); Nico Melamed (Spain, €3.0M); Yari Otto (Germany, N/A); Richard Neudecker (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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