⬡ AI DNA · Live season

St. Pauli· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Manolis Saliakas

Right BackGreece29y€2.5MFull profile →

Active Full-Back

2.35Tkl/90

0.97KP/90

Based on 1,109 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

DNA matchPrioritizes Bundesliga & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Manolis Saliakas

Leonidas Stergiou85% match
Heidenheim · Bundesliga · €3.5M
Giorgi Gocholeishvili84% match
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga · €3.5M
Arkadiusz Pyrka84% match
St. Pauli · Bundesliga · €3.0M

Ranked by RT Player DNA + league/value credibility. Scroll for full list, per-90 stats, and share cards.

Next: turn this shortlist into a card or a lineup.

Make Saliakas's card →Build XI with shortlist →Share cards ↓

Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-Back

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (67% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), uses long balls frequently (6.3/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Manolis Saliakas:

Leonidas Stergiou(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.
Giorgi Gocholeishvili(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.5 tackles/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Arkadiusz Pyrka(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Similarity uses per-90 performance across playing-style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

Make card →

Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Leonidas Stergiou

Heidenheim · Bundesliga

Switzerland24yContract 2026

Tkl/904.01

KP/900.00

Active Full-BackSmall Sample

vs Saliakas: 5y younger

85% match

€3.5M

Compare Saliakas vs Stergiou →

Ask about replacements for Saliakas

Same DNA shortlist as above — budget fit, who to avoid, or why the top match works.

Knows 56,883 players. Knows 3,481 clubs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Manolis Saliakas?▼

The top alternatives to Manolis Saliakas based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Leonidas Stergiou, Giorgi Gocholeishvili, Arkadiusz Pyrka, William Mikelbrencis, Josip Stanisic. 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 Manolis Saliakas in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Manolis Saliakas in 2026 include Leonidas Stergiou (€3.5M), Giorgi Gocholeishvili (€3.5M), Arkadiusz Pyrka (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Manolis Saliakas play and who plays similarly?▼

Manolis Saliakas plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Leonidas Stergiou (Switzerland, €3.5M); Giorgi Gocholeishvili (Georgia, €3.5M); Arkadiusz Pyrka (Poland, €3.0M); William Mikelbrencis (France, €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.

← Back to Manolis Saliakas's profile·Browse all players