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Istiqlol Dushanbe· 2022/2023 · Super Lig · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Nicholas Anwan

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Ball-WinnerDefensiveSmall Sample

0.37KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 501 min · 2022/2023 · Super Lig · 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 Nicholas Anwan

Taras Stepanenko98% match
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Moussa Kyabou97% match
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
Mohamed Fofana97% match
İstanbul Başakşehir · Super Lig

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-WinnerDefensiveSmall Sample

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.5 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (58% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 501 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Nicholas Anwan:

Taras Stepanenko(98% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.5 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and wins the ball cleanly (2.0 successful tackles/90).
Moussa Kyabou(97% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.
Mohamed Fofana(97% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (54 touches/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.1/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league.

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Who are the best alternatives to Nicholas Anwan?▼

The top alternatives to Nicholas Anwan based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Taras Stepanenko, Moussa Kyabou, Mohamed Fofana, Yunus Emre Çift, Taşkın İlter. 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 Nicholas Anwan in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Nicholas Anwan in 2026 include Taras Stepanenko (N/A), Moussa Kyabou (N/A), Mohamed Fofana (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Nicholas Anwan play and who plays similarly?▼

Nicholas Anwan plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Taras Stepanenko (Ukraine, N/A); Moussa Kyabou (Mali, N/A); Mohamed Fofana (Ivory Coast, N/A); Yunus Emre Çift (Turkey, 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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