AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Martin Yankov
Players most similar to Martin Yankov (Midfielder, €2.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Martin Yankov
- 1.Kacper Kozlowski82% DNA match·Gaziantep F.K.€5.0M
- 2.Mateusz Legowski82% DNA match·Eyüpspor€3.0M
- 3.Ilia Gruev82% DNA match·Leeds United€9.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
GoalsTop 16%
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“A Balanced Midfielder....”
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Balanced Midfielder
A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90) and active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90). The three most similar players to Martin Yankov by playing style are:
- Kacper Kozlowski(82% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90), draws fouls effectively (3.1/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Mateusz Legowski(82% match) — A Ball-Winner.
- Ilia Gruev(82% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and heavily involved in play (51 touches/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Kacper Kozlowski delivers 82% of the same playing style, at a 150% premium over Martin Yankov, with 1.23 key passes per 90 at age 22.
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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Kacper Kozlowski
Gaziantep F.K. · Super Lig
Poland22yContract 2027
KP/901.23
G/900.21
Creator
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Yankov: 3y younger
82% match
€5.0M
#2
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Mateusz Legowski
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Poland23y
KP/900.85
G/900.06
Ball-Winner
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Yankov: 2y younger
82% match
€3.0M
#3
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Ilia Gruev
Leeds United · Premier League
Bulgaria26yContract 2027
KP/900.75
G/900.00
Ball-Winner
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Yankov: €7M more expensive
82% match
€9.0M
#4
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Enis Bardhi
Konyaspor · Super Lig
Macedonia30yContract 2027
KP/902.44
G/900.22
CreatorCreative
Last 5: → Stable79% match
€3.0M
#5
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Pavel Sulc
Olympique Lyonnais · Ligue 1
Czech Republic25yContract 2029
KP/901.21
G/901.21
CreatorSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable80% match
€12.0M
#6
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Jakub Moder
Feyenoord · Eredivisie
Poland27yContract 2028
KP/901.23
G/900.11
Box-to-Box
Last 5: → Stable79% match
€10.0M
#7
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Carlos Dotor
Málaga · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2026
KP/901.29
G/900.00
Box-to-BoxCreative
Last 5: ↑ Hot80% match
€3.0M
#8
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Jakub Piotrowski
Udinese · Serie A
Poland28yContract 2029
KP/900.56
G/900.09
Balanced Midfielder
Last 5: ↓ Dip80% match
€4.5M
#9
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Tim Jabol-Folcarelli
Trabzonspor · Super Lig
France26yContract 2029
KP/900.68
G/900.00
Box-to-Box
Last 5: ↓ Dip80% match
€5.0M
#10
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Alexandru Maxim
Gaziantep F.K. · Super Lig
Romania35y
KP/903.31
G/900.17
Box-to-BoxCreative
Last 5: → Stable79% match
€3.0M
#11
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Yegor Yarmolyuk
Brentford · Premier League
Ukraine22yContract 2031
KP/900.56
G/900.04
Box-to-Box
Last 5: ↓ Dip79% match
€25.0M
#12
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Alex Freeman
Villarreal · La Liga
United States21yContract 2025
Tkl/902.69
KP/900.00
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable79% match
€3.5M
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Who are the best alternatives to Martin Yankov?▼
The top alternatives to Martin Yankov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Kacper Kozlowski, Mateusz Legowski, Ilia Gruev, Enis Bardhi, Pavel Sulc. 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 Martin Yankov in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Martin Yankov in 2026 include Kacper Kozlowski (€5.0M), Mateusz Legowski (€3.0M), Ilia Gruev (€9.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Martin Yankov play and who plays similarly?▼
Martin Yankov plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Kacper Kozlowski (Poland, €5.0M); Mateusz Legowski (Poland, €3.0M); Ilia Gruev (Bulgaria, €9.0M); Enis Bardhi (Macedonia, €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.