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Dinamo Brest· 2024/2025 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Sherzod Esanov

MidfielderUzbekistan23y€210KFull profile →

Small Sample

0.00KP/90

0.15G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 583 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 Sherzod Esanov

Michael Laffey98% match
Liverpool · Premier League
Ivan Franjic98% match
Wehen Wiesbaden · Bundesliga
Billy Knott

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Playing Style Analysis

Small Sample

A Midfielder. Note: this profile is based on 583 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Sherzod Esanov:

Michael Laffey(98% match) — A Midfielder. Note: this profile is based on 562 minutes of playing time this season.
Ivan Franjic(98% match) — A Midfielder. Note: this profile is based on 540 minutes of playing time this season.
Billy Knott(97% match) — A Midfielder. Note: this profile is based on 761 minutes of playing time this season.

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Sherzod Esanov

MidfielderUzbekistanRussian Cup€210K

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Michael Laffey

Liverpool · Premier League

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98% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Sherzod Esanov?▼

The top alternatives to Sherzod Esanov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Michael Laffey, Ivan Franjic, Billy Knott, Marcel Wenig, Malthe Højholt. 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 Sherzod Esanov in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Sherzod Esanov in 2026 include Michael Laffey (N/A), Ivan Franjic (N/A), Billy Knott (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Sherzod Esanov play and who plays similarly?▼

Sherzod Esanov plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Michael Laffey (England, N/A); Ivan Franjic (Germany, N/A); Billy Knott (England, N/A); Marcel Wenig (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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