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Lokomotiv Moskva· 2024/2025 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

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AttackerRussia21y€2.6MFull profile →

PoacherProlificSmall Sample

0.84G/90

0.14A/90

Based on 642 min · 2024/2025 · Russian Cup · 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 Sergey Pinyaev

Jofre Carreras79% match
Espanyol · La Liga · €3.0M
Yéremy Pino80% match
Crystal Palace · Premier League · €35.0M
Karim Adeyemi80% match
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga · €60.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

PoacherProlificSmall Sample

A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.84 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. Note: this profile is based on 642 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Sergey Pinyaev:

Jofre Carreras(79% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.9/90).
Yéremy Pino(80% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.60 big chances/90).
Karim Adeyemi(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.53 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.30 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Jofre Carreras

Espanyol · La Liga

Spain25yContract 2029

G/900.00

A/900.00

Complete ForwardSmall Sample

vs Pinyaev: 4y older · -0.84 G/90

79% match

€3.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Sergey Pinyaev?▼

The top alternatives to Sergey Pinyaev based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jofre Carreras, Yéremy Pino, Karim Adeyemi, Eli Kroupi, Dzenan Pejcinovic. 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 Sergey Pinyaev in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Sergey Pinyaev in 2026 include Jofre Carreras (€3.0M), Yéremy Pino (€35.0M), Karim Adeyemi (€60.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Sergey Pinyaev play and who plays similarly?▼

Sergey Pinyaev plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jofre Carreras (Spain, €3.0M); Yéremy Pino (Spain, €35.0M); Karim Adeyemi (Germany, €60.0M); Eli Kroupi (France, €22.0M).

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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