AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to S. Zahedi
Players most similar to S. Zahedi (Attacker, €500K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to S. Zahedi
- 1.Janderson99% DNA match·Göztepe
- 2.Eric Hottmann98% DNA match·Jahn Regensburg
- 3.Dean Zandbergen98% DNA match·VVV-Venlo
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Aerials WonTop 13%
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“A Target Man....”
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Target Man
A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.9 aerials won/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90) and prone to committing fouls (2.7/90). The three most similar players to S. Zahedi by playing style are:
- Janderson(99% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.23 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (4.0 aerials won/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.7 dispossessed/90).
- Eric Hottmann(98% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.54 big chances/90) and strong in aerial duels (4.8 aerials won/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90).
- Dean Zandbergen(98% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.52 goals/90), dominant in the air (5.4 aerials won/90, 61%) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
J
Janderson
Göztepe · Super Lig
Brazil27y
G/900.23
A/900.11
Target Man
Last 5: → Stablevs Zahedi: 3y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
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Eric Hottmann
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany26y
G/900.18
A/900.12
Target Man
vs Zahedi: 4y younger
98% match
N/A
#3
D
Dean Zandbergen
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2026
G/900.31
A/900.10
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Zahedi: 6y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
D
Dario Sits
Parma · Serie A
Latvia22y
G/900.38
A/900.19
Target Man
98% match
N/A
#5
A
Antoine Baroan
AVS · Liga Portugal
France25y
G/900.43
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#6
T
Thom van Bergen
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
G/900.28
A/900.13
Target Man
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#7
M
Malthe Boesen
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark29y
G/900.39
A/900.19
Target ManProlific
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#8
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Piet Scobel
Nürnberg II · Bundesliga
Germany21y
G/900.25
A/900.13
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#9
M
Moussa Soumano
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
France20y
G/900.29
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#10
J
Jerolldino Bergraaf
Excelsior · Eredivisie
Netherlands19yContract 2028
G/900.00
A/900.00
Target Man
97% match
N/A
#11
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Tijmen Wildeboer
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2026
G/900.14
A/900.00
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#12
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David Min
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Netherlands26y
G/900.32
A/900.10
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to S. Zahedi?▼
The top alternatives to S. Zahedi based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Janderson, Eric Hottmann, Dean Zandbergen, Dario Sits, Antoine Baroan. 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 S. Zahedi in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to S. Zahedi in 2026 include Janderson (N/A), Eric Hottmann (N/A), Dean Zandbergen (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does S. Zahedi play and who plays similarly?▼
S. Zahedi plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Janderson (Brazil, N/A); Eric Hottmann (Germany, N/A); Dean Zandbergen (Netherlands, N/A); Dario Sits (Latvia, 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.