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Empoli· 2025/2026 · Coppa Italia · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Stiven Shpendi

AttackerAlbania23y€2.2MFull profile →

PoacherProlific

0.65G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 2,594 min · 2025/2026 · Coppa Italia · 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 Stiven Shpendi

Vedat Muriqi86% match
Mallorca · La Liga · €4.5M
Sandro Kulenovic86% match
Torino · Serie A · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

PoacherProlific

A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.52 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Stiven Shpendi:

Vedat Muriqi(86% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a constant goal threat (3.3 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.66 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (4.2 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Sandro Kulenovic(86% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (1.07 goals/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Gennaro Borrelli(84% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.8 aerials won/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.5/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Vedat Muriqi

Mallorca · La Liga

Kosovo32yContract 2029

G/900.66

A/900.03

Target ManProlificOut of form ↓

vs Shpendi: 9y older

86% match

€4.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Stiven Shpendi?▼

The top alternatives to Stiven Shpendi based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Vedat Muriqi, Sandro Kulenovic, Gennaro Borrelli, Henrik Meister, Simy. 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 Stiven Shpendi in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Stiven Shpendi in 2026 include Vedat Muriqi (€4.5M), Sandro Kulenovic (€4.0M), Gennaro Borrelli (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Stiven Shpendi play and who plays similarly?▼

Stiven Shpendi plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Vedat Muriqi (Kosovo, €4.5M); Sandro Kulenovic (Croatia, €4.0M); Gennaro Borrelli (Italy, €3.0M); Henrik Meister (Denmark, €4.0M).

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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