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Sporting KC· 2026 · Major League Soccer · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Shapi Suleymanov

Right WingRussia26y€2.4MFull profile →

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0.14G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 745 min · 2026 · Major League Soccer · 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 Shapi Suleymanov

Montrell Culbreath98% match
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga · €5.0M
Kieran Morrison94% match
Liverpool · Premier League
Wilfried Gnonto94% match
Leeds United · Premier League · €18.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 745 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Shapi Suleymanov:

Montrell Culbreath(98% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (57% duel success).
Kieran Morrison(94% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.33 assists/90).
Wilfried Gnonto(94% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Montrell Culbreath

Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga

Germany18yContract 2030

G/900.12

A/900.00

Small SampleOut of form ↓

vs Suleymanov: 8y younger

98% match

€5.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Shapi Suleymanov?▼

The top alternatives to Shapi Suleymanov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Montrell Culbreath, Kieran Morrison, Wilfried Gnonto, Peter Federico, Gabriel Strefezza. 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 Shapi Suleymanov in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Shapi Suleymanov in 2026 include Montrell Culbreath (€5.0M), Kieran Morrison (N/A), Wilfried Gnonto (€18.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Shapi Suleymanov play and who plays similarly?▼

Shapi Suleymanov plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Montrell Culbreath (Germany, €5.0M); Kieran Morrison (England, N/A); Wilfried Gnonto (Italy, €18.0M); Peter Federico (Spain, 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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