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Best Alternatives to Maksim Samorodov

Players most similar to Maksim Samorodov (Attacker, €1.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Maksim Samorodov

  1. 1.Andraz Sporar86% DNA match·Slovan Bratislava€3.5M
  2. 2.Sardar Azmoun86% DNA match·Shabab Al Ahli Dubai€5.0M
  3. 3.Dominik Kother86% DNA match·MSV Duisburg

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 Complete Forward....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete Forward

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90). The three most similar players to Maksim Samorodov by playing style are:

  • Andraz Sporar(86% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.39 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.1/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.7 dispossessed/90).
  • Sardar Azmoun(86% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.47 goals/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.62 big chances/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. Note: this profile is based on 576 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Dominik Kother(86% match) — Dominik Kother is a Complete Forward. Versatile attacker combining goals, creativity and work rate. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.7/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Andraz Sporar delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 250% premium over Maksim Samorodov, with 0.41 goals per 90 at age 32. That's 195% of Maksim Samorodov's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Maksim Samorodov
AttackerKazakhstan€1.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Andraz Sporar
Slovan Bratislava · Super Lig
Slovenia32y
G/900.41
A/900.41
Target ManSmall Sample
vs Samorodov: 9y older · +0.20 G/90
86% match
€3.5M
#2
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Sardar Azmoun
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai · Serie A
Iran31yContract 2027
G/900.66
A/900.44
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Samorodov: 8y older · +0.45 G/90
86% match
€5.0M
#3
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Dominik Kother
MSV Duisburg · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2027
G/900.25
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
vs Samorodov: 3y older
86% match
N/A
#4
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Dominik Martinovic
Ulm · Bundesliga
Croatia29y
G/900.27
A/900.27
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
86% match
N/A
#5
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Ronaldo Tavares
Athletic Club · Liga Portugal
Portugal28y
G/900.43
A/900.24
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
N/A
#6
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André Becker
Ulm · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2028
G/900.00
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
85% match
N/A
#7
N
Nikolas Agrafiotis
Wehen Wiesbaden · Bundesliga
Serbia26y
G/900.21
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
85% match
N/A
#8
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Derik Lacerda
Cuiabá · Liga Portugal
Brazil26y
G/900.14
A/900.07
Complete ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
N/A
#9
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Remco Balk
SC Cambuur · Eredivisie
Netherlands25yContract 2026
G/900.24
A/900.33
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
N/A
#10
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Carlos Fernández
Mirandés · La Liga
Spain29y
G/900.63
A/900.10
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€10.0M
#11
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Robin Hack
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Germany27yContract 2029
G/900.00
A/900.00
Complete Forward
84% match
€12.0M
#12
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Alessio Da Cruz
Athletic Club · Eredivisie
Cape Verde29y
G/900.51
A/900.00
Complete Forward
84% match
€3.5M
Compare head-to-head:Samorodov vs Sporar →Samorodov vs Azmoun →Samorodov vs Kother →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Maksim Samorodov?▼
The top alternatives to Maksim Samorodov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Andraz Sporar, Sardar Azmoun, Dominik Kother, Dominik Martinovic, Ronaldo Tavares. 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 Samorodov in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Maksim Samorodov in 2026 include Andraz Sporar (€3.5M), Sardar Azmoun (€5.0M), Dominik Kother (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Maksim Samorodov play and who plays similarly?▼
Maksim Samorodov plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Andraz Sporar (Slovenia, €3.5M); Sardar Azmoun (Iran, €5.0M); Dominik Kother (Germany, N/A); Dominik Martinovic (Croatia, 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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