AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Simeon Petrov
Players most similar to Simeon Petrov (Defender, €150K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Simeon Petrov
- 1.Fatih Aksoy98% DNA match·Alanyaspor
- 2.José Julián Martínez Crisanto97% DNA match·Alverca
- 3.D. Boly97% DNA match·Paris Saint Germain
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
InterceptionsTop 9%
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CB
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90) and meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy). The three most similar players to Simeon Petrov by playing style are:
- Fatih Aksoy(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), uses long balls frequently (5.4/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 833 minutes of playing time this season.
- José Julián Martínez Crisanto(97% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (62% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 663 minutes of playing time this season.
- D. Boly(97% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy) and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 555 minutes of playing time this season.
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
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Fatih Aksoy
Alanyaspor · Super Lig
Turkey28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.41
KP/900.65
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stablevs Petrov: 2y older
98% match
N/A
#2
J
José Julián Martínez Crisanto
Alverca · Liga Portugal
Honduras22y
Tkl/901.90
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
vs Petrov: 4y younger
97% match
N/A
#3
D
D. Boly
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
France17y
Tkl/901.40
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
vs Petrov: 9y younger
97% match
N/A
#4
D
Dylan Timber
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands26yContract 2026
Tkl/903.14
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#5
N
Niko Koulis
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Germany27y
Tkl/901.37
KP/900.39
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#6
S
Stephen Acquah
Nordsjælland · Superliga
Ghana20yContract 2029
Tkl/901.67
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#7
B
Bahadır Öztürk
Antalyaspor · Super Lig
Turkey30yContract 2026
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#8
M
Maximilian Dietz
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Germany24y
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#9
J
João Afonso
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Portugal35yContract 2026
Tkl/901.95
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#10
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Tijn Joosten
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands19y
Tkl/900.45
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#11
S
Sava-Arangel Cestic
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Serbia25y
Tkl/901.51
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#12
F
Fabio Chiarodia
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Italy20yContract 2027
Tkl/900.48
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
97% match
€3.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Simeon Petrov?▼
The top alternatives to Simeon Petrov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Fatih Aksoy, José Julián Martínez Crisanto, D. Boly, Dylan Timber, Niko Koulis. 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 Simeon Petrov in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Simeon Petrov in 2026 include Fatih Aksoy (N/A), José Julián Martínez Crisanto (N/A), D. Boly (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Simeon Petrov play and who plays similarly?▼
Simeon Petrov plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Fatih Aksoy (Turkey, N/A); José Julián Martínez Crisanto (Honduras, N/A); D. Boly (France, N/A); Dylan Timber (Netherlands, 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.