AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Maksim Nenakhov
Players most similar to Maksim Nenakhov (Defender, €2.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Maksim Nenakhov
- 1.Mustafa Eskihellaç83% DNA match·Trabzonspor€3.0M
- 2.Marvin Senaya83% DNA match·Auxerre€3.0M
- 3.Arseniy Batagov82% DNA match·Trabzonspor€11.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Reading Defender....”
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Reading DefenderSmall Sample
A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90). Note: this profile is based on 572 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Maksim Nenakhov by playing style are:
- Mustafa Eskihellaç(83% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), draws fouls effectively (2.3/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Marvin Senaya(83% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 678 minutes of playing time this season.
- Arseniy Batagov(82% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in possession (63 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.0 final-third passes/90), central to possession (77 touches/90), switches play with precision (8.8 long balls/90, 63% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Transfer Intelligence
Mustafa Eskihellaç delivers 83% of the same playing style, at a 50% premium over Maksim Nenakhov, with 1.66 tackles won per 90 at age 29.
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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Mustafa Eskihellaç
Trabzonspor · Super Lig
Turkey29yContract 2027
Tkl/901.66
KP/900.98
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Nenakhov: 2y older
83% match
€3.0M
#2
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Marvin Senaya
Auxerre · Ligue 1
France25yContract 2029
Tkl/902.79
KP/900.27
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stablevs Nenakhov: 2y younger
83% match
€3.0M
#3
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Arseniy Batagov
Trabzonspor · Super Lig
Ukraine24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.62
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Nenakhov: €9M more expensive · 3y younger
82% match
€11.0M
#4
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Mohamed Abdelmonem
Nice · Ligue 1
Egypt27yContract 2028
Tkl/902.11
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
83% match
€3.0M
#5
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Alexandre Penetra
AZ · Eredivisie
Portugal24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.44
KP/900.26
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€9.0M
#6
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Danilho Doekhi
FC Union Berlin · Bundesliga
Netherlands27yContract 2026
Tkl/901.00
KP/900.29
Physical StopperAerial
82% match
€13.0M
#7
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Jackson Tchatchoua
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Belgium24yContract 2030
Tkl/901.42
KP/901.08
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€12.0M
#8
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Chadi Riad
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Morocco22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€12.0M
#9
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David Nemeth
St. Pauli · Bundesliga
Austria25yContract 2026
Tkl/901.89
KP/900.13
Ball-Playing CB
81% match
€4.0M
#10
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Abdoulaye Ndiaye
Parma · Serie A
Senegal24yContract 2029
Tkl/902.24
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
82% match
€6.5M
#11
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Abdukodir Khusanov
Manchester City · Premier League
Uzbekistan22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.95
KP/900.43
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€35.0M
#12
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Victor Nelsson
Hellas Verona · Serie A
Denmark27yContract 2026
Tkl/902.28
KP/900.06
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot81% match
€7.5M
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Who are the best alternatives to Maksim Nenakhov?▼
The top alternatives to Maksim Nenakhov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mustafa Eskihellaç, Marvin Senaya, Arseniy Batagov, Mohamed Abdelmonem , Alexandre Penetra. 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 Maksim Nenakhov in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Maksim Nenakhov in 2026 include Mustafa Eskihellaç (€3.0M), Marvin Senaya (€3.0M), Arseniy Batagov (€11.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Maksim Nenakhov play and who plays similarly?▼
Maksim Nenakhov plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mustafa Eskihellaç (Turkey, €3.0M); Marvin Senaya (France, €3.0M); Arseniy Batagov (Ukraine, €11.0M); Mohamed Abdelmonem (Egypt, €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.