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Spezia· 2016/2017 · First League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Petko Hristov

DefenderBulgaria27y€1.7MFull profile →

2.51Tkl/90

0.25KP/90

Based on 2,114 min · 2016/2017 · First 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 Petko Hristov

Roko Jureskin81% match
Spartak Trnava · Serie A
Justin Janitzek80% match
Wehen Wiesbaden · Bundesliga
Jonas Kehl

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Playing Style Analysis

Petko Hristov is a Defender. Solid defensive option. The three closest DNA matches to Petko Hristov :

Roko Jureskin(81% match) — Roko Jureskin is a Defender. Solid defensive option. (Limited sample: 287 mins)
Justin Janitzek(80% match) — Justin Janitzek is a Defender. Solid defensive option. (Limited sample: 360 mins)
Jonas Kehl(80% match) — Jonas Kehl is a Defender. Solid defensive option. (Limited sample: 407 mins)

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Roko Jureskin

Spartak Trnava · Serie A

vs Hristov : 2y younger

81% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Petko Hristov ?▼

The top alternatives to Petko Hristov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Roko Jureskin, Justin Janitzek, Jonas Kehl, Henning Matriciani, Marco Meyerhöfer. 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 Petko Hristov in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Petko Hristov in 2026 include Roko Jureskin (N/A), Justin Janitzek (N/A), Jonas Kehl (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Petko Hristov play and who plays similarly?▼

Petko Hristov plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Roko Jureskin (Croatia, N/A); Justin Janitzek (Germany, N/A); Jonas Kehl (Germany, N/A); Henning Matriciani (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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