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Best Alternatives to Oleksandr Zinchenko

Players most similar to Oleksandr Zinchenko (Defender, €15.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Oleksandr Zinchenko

  1. 1.Ben White88% DNA match·Arsenal€30.0M
  2. 2.Rico Lewis86% DNA match·Manchester City
  3. 3.Carlens Arcus85% DNA match·Angers SCO

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-BackBall-PlayingSmall Sample

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (68 passes/90) and central to possession (87 touches/90). Note: this profile is based on 528 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Oleksandr Zinchenko by playing style are:

  • Ben White(88% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90) and meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy).
  • Rico Lewis(86% match)Rico Lewis is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and central to possession (74 touches/90).
  • Carlens Arcus(85% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (67% duel success) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 695 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Ben White delivers 88% of the same playing style, at a 100% premium over Oleksandr Zinchenko, with 1.92 tackles won per 90 at age 28.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Oleksandr Zinchenko
DefenderUkraine€15.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Ben White
Arsenal · Premier League
England28yContract 2028
Tkl/901.92
KP/901.02
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Zinchenko: €15M more expensive
88% match
€30.0M
#2
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Rico Lewis
Manchester City · Premier League
England21yContract 2028
Tkl/901.73
KP/901.73
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
vs Zinchenko: 8y younger
86% match
N/A
#3
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Carlens Arcus
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
Haiti29yContract 2026
Tkl/902.20
KP/900.91
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
85% match
N/A
#4
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Gaizka Larrazabal
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Spain28y
Tkl/901.66
KP/900.81
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
N/A
#5
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Alphonso Davies
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga
Canada25yContract 2030
Tkl/902.55
KP/902.55
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€50.0M
#6
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David Herold
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Germany23y
Tkl/902.42
KP/901.75
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
N/A
#7
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Sergio López
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Spain27y
Tkl/901.23
KP/901.70
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
N/A
#8
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Souffian El Karouani
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Morocco25y
Tkl/902.85
KP/903.08
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
N/A
#9
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Pedro Carvalho
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Portugal23yContract 2028
Tkl/901.80
KP/900.58
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
N/A
#10
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Ricard Sánchez
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Spain26y
Tkl/901.65
KP/900.85
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
N/A
#11
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João Cancelo
FC Barcelona · La Liga
Portugal31yContract 2026
Tkl/902.35
KP/900.59
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€9.0M
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Luca Bolay
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Germany23y
Tkl/902.12
KP/901.41
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
85% match
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Oleksandr Zinchenko?
The top alternatives to Oleksandr Zinchenko based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ben White, Rico Lewis, Carlens Arcus, Gaizka Larrazabal, Alphonso Davies. 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 Oleksandr Zinchenko in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Oleksandr Zinchenko in 2026 include Ben White (€30.0M), Rico Lewis (N/A), Carlens Arcus (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Oleksandr Zinchenko play and who plays similarly?
Oleksandr Zinchenko plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ben White (England, €30.0M); Rico Lewis (England, N/A); Carlens Arcus (Haiti, N/A); Gaizka Larrazabal (Spain, 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.