AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Nikita Stoinov
Players most similar to Nikita Stoinov (Defender, €450K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Nikita Stoinov
- 1.Rick Meissen99% DNA match·Excelsior
- 2.Bjarne Pudel99% DNA match·Aalborg BK
- 3.Joel Felix99% DNA match·DSC Arminia Bielefeld
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (67% duel success) and switches play with precision (7.8 long balls/90, 62% accuracy). The three most similar players to Nikita Stoinov by playing style are:
- Rick Meissen(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), switches play with precision (6.9 long balls/90, 60% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Bjarne Pudel(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (72 passes/90), central to possession (85 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (9.4/90).
- Joel Felix(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.1 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), central to possession (71 touches/90), strong in aerial duels (3.9 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (7.3/90).
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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Rick Meissen
Excelsior · Eredivisie
Netherlands24y
Tkl/901.03
KP/900.33
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Stoinov: 4y older
99% match
N/A
#2
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Bjarne Pudel
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Germany25yContract 2028
Tkl/901.05
KP/900.35
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Stoinov: 5y older
99% match
N/A
#3
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Joel Felix
DSC Arminia Bielefeld · Bundesliga
Denmark28y
Tkl/901.14
KP/900.57
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Stoinov: 8y older
99% match
N/A
#4
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Maximilian Großer
DSC Arminia Bielefeld · Bundesliga
Germany24y
Tkl/900.75
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#5
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Damian van Bruggen
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Netherlands30y
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.04
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
#6
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Óscar Rivas
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Spain26yContract 2028
Tkl/900.94
KP/900.28
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#7
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Wessel Dammers
Randers FC · Superliga
Netherlands31yContract 2026
Tkl/900.86
KP/900.14
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#8
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Frederico Venâncio
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Portugal33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.92
KP/900.26
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#9
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Jean Hugonet
Magdeburg · Bundesliga
France26y
Tkl/902.00
KP/900.60
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#10
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Jóbson de Brito Gonzaga
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Brazil32yContract 2026
Tkl/901.39
KP/900.07
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#11
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Gautier Lloris
Le Havre · Ligue 1
France30yContract 2026
Tkl/901.31
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
#12
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Justin de Haas
Famalicão · Liga Portugal
Netherlands26y
Tkl/901.43
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Nikita Stoinov?▼
The top alternatives to Nikita Stoinov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Rick Meissen, Bjarne Pudel, Joel Felix, Maximilian Großer, Damian van Bruggen. 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 Nikita Stoinov in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Nikita Stoinov in 2026 include Rick Meissen (N/A), Bjarne Pudel (N/A), Joel Felix (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Nikita Stoinov play and who plays similarly?▼
Nikita Stoinov plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Rick Meissen (Netherlands, N/A); Bjarne Pudel (Germany, N/A); Joel Felix (Denmark, N/A); Maximilian Großer (Germany, 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.