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Shanghai Shenhua· 2024 · Super League · FULL

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Balanced Midfielder

0.58KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,622 min · 2024 · Super League · FULL

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 Nico Yennaris

Andrea Colpani82% match
Monza · Serie A · €6.0M
Sebastian Vasiliadis85% match
Saarbrücken · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Balanced Midfielder

Nico Yennaris is a Balanced Midfielder. Well-rounded midfielder contributing in multiple phases. The three closest DNA matches to Nico Yennaris:

Andrea Colpani(82% match) — Andrea Colpani is a Balanced Midfielder. Well-rounded midfielder contributing in multiple phases.
Sebastian Vasiliadis(85% match) — Sebastian Vasiliadis is a Balanced Midfielder. Well-rounded midfielder contributing in multiple phases.
Minos Gouras(84% match) — Minos Gouras is a Balanced Midfielder. Well-rounded midfielder contributing in multiple phases.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Andrea Colpani

Monza · Serie A

Italy27yContract 2028

KP/902.99

G/900.20

Balanced MidfielderOut of form ↓

vs Yennaris: 6y younger

82% match

€6.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Nico Yennaris?▼

The top alternatives to Nico Yennaris based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Andrea Colpani, Sebastian Vasiliadis, Minos Gouras, Luca Monticelli, David Suárez. 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 Nico Yennaris in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Nico Yennaris in 2026 include Andrea Colpani (€6.0M), Sebastian Vasiliadis (N/A), Minos Gouras (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Nico Yennaris play and who plays similarly?▼

Nico Yennaris plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Andrea Colpani (Italy, €6.0M); Sebastian Vasiliadis (Greece, N/A); Minos Gouras (Germany, N/A); Luca Monticelli (Belgium, 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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