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Estoril· 2023/2024 · Liga Portugal · PARTIAL

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Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample

0.65Tkl/90

0.00KP/90

Based on 659 min · 2023/2024 · Liga Portugal · 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 Or Israelov

Francisco Gonçalves99% match
Nacional · Liga Portugal
João Silva98% match
Tondela · Liga Portugal
João Afonso98% match
Tondela · Liga Portugal

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (64% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 659 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Or Israelov:

Francisco Gonçalves(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.5 clearances/90) and meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy).
João Silva(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.2/90).
João Afonso(98% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (7.2 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (3.0 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), dominant in the air (3.7 aerials won/90, 64%), uses long balls frequently (6.2/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Francisco Gonçalves

Nacional · Liga Portugal

Portugal22y

Tkl/901.28

KP/900.16

Ball-Playing CBAerialSteady form

99% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Or Israelov?▼

The top alternatives to Or Israelov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Francisco Gonçalves, João Silva, João Afonso, Niko Koulis, Stefan de Vrij. 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 Or Israelov in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Or Israelov in 2026 include Francisco Gonçalves (N/A), João Silva (N/A), João Afonso (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Or Israelov play and who plays similarly?▼

Or Israelov plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Francisco Gonçalves (Portugal, N/A); João Silva (Portugal, N/A); João Afonso (Portugal, N/A); Niko Koulis (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.

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