AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Nikola Iliev
Players most similar to Nikola Iliev (Attacker, €300K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Nikola Iliev
- 1.Amine Rehmi99% DNA match·Rio Ave
- 2.Cain Seedorf98% DNA match·Roda JC Kerkrade
- 3.Killian Corredor97% DNA match·Darmstadt 98
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Key PassesTop 17%
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“A Dynamic Forward....”
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Dynamic ForwardDribbler
A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.2/90). The three most similar players to Nikola Iliev by playing style are:
- Amine Rehmi(99% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90).
- Cain Seedorf(98% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.0/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.2 dispossessed/90).
- Killian Corredor(97% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90).
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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Amine Rehmi
Rio Ave · Liga Portugal
Netherlands24yContract 2028
G/900.00
A/900.17
Complete Forward
vs Iliev: 3y older
99% match
N/A
#2
C
Cain Seedorf
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Netherlands26y
G/900.15
A/900.30
Dynamic ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Iliev: 5y older
98% match
N/A
#3
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Killian Corredor
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
France25y
G/900.50
A/900.10
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Iliev: 4y older
97% match
N/A
#4
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Miguel Cardoso
Kayserispor · Super Lig
Portugal31yContract 2027
G/900.06
A/900.19
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#5
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Emeka Nnamani
B 93 · Superliga
Denmark24y
G/900.33
A/900.29
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#6
P
Patrick Brouwer
Telstar · Eredivisie
Netherlands25yContract 2028
G/900.28
A/900.24
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#7
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Kasper Nygaard Andersen
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark28y
G/900.28
A/900.18
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#8
C
Christian Gammelgaard
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Denmark23y
G/900.35
A/900.00
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#9
N
Nassim Ait Mouhou
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
France21yContract 2027
G/900.10
A/900.00
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#10
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Brenner
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Brazil24yContract 2028
G/900.00
A/900.07
97% match
N/A
#11
N
Noah Ganaus
Odense BK · Superliga
Germany25yContract 2028
G/900.42
A/900.08
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
#12
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Jakob Lemmer
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2026
G/900.24
A/900.12
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Nikola Iliev?▼
The top alternatives to Nikola Iliev based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Amine Rehmi, Cain Seedorf, Killian Corredor, Miguel Cardoso, Emeka Nnamani. 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 Nikola Iliev in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Nikola Iliev in 2026 include Amine Rehmi (N/A), Cain Seedorf (N/A), Killian Corredor (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Nikola Iliev play and who plays similarly?▼
Nikola Iliev plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Amine Rehmi (Netherlands, N/A); Cain Seedorf (Netherlands, N/A); Killian Corredor (France, N/A); Miguel Cardoso (Portugal, 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.