AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Stelios Andreou
Players most similar to Stelios Andreou (Defender, €1.3M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Stelios Andreou
- 1.Jozhua Vertrouwd83% DNA match·Rayo Vallecano€3.0M
- 2.Leonidas Stergiou83% DNA match·Heidenheim€3.5M
- 3.Duje Caleta-Car83% DNA match·Real Sociedad€3.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Solid Defender....”
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Solid DefenderAerial
A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.3/90). The three most similar players to Stelios Andreou by playing style are:
- Jozhua Vertrouwd(83% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (63 passes/90), central to possession (75 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 498 minutes of playing time this season.
- Leonidas Stergiou(83% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 857 minutes of playing time this season.
- Duje Caleta-Car(83% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and strong in aerial duels (3.8 aerials won/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Jozhua Vertrouwd delivers 83% of the same playing style, at a 131% premium over Stelios Andreou, with 1.81 tackles won per 90 at age 21.
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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Jozhua Vertrouwd
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Netherlands21yContract 2026
Tkl/901.81
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Andreou: 2y younger
83% match
€3.0M
#2
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Leonidas Stergiou
Heidenheim · Bundesliga
Switzerland24yContract 2026
Tkl/903.83
KP/900.00
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
83% match
€3.5M
#3
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Duje Caleta-Car
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Croatia29yContract 2026
Tkl/900.88
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Andreou: 6y older
83% match
€3.0M
#4
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Sebastian Walukiewicz
Sassuolo · Serie A
Poland26yContract 2026
Tkl/901.58
KP/900.59
81% match
€4.5M
#5
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Chidozie Awaziem
Nantes · Ligue 1
Nigeria29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.60
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBAerial
81% match
€3.0M
#6
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Chadi Riad
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Morocco22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable81% match
€12.0M
#7
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Jackson Tchatchoua
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Belgium24yContract 2030
Tkl/901.42
KP/901.08
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€12.0M
#8
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Samson Baidoo
Lens · Ligue 1
Austria22yContract 2030
Tkl/901.98
KP/900.28
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable81% match
€12.0M
#9
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Philipp Treu
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga
Germany25y
Tkl/902.00
KP/901.09
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
€8.0M
#10
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Willy Kambwala
Villarreal · La Liga
France21yContract 2029
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.09
Ball-Playing CBAerial
81% match
€4.0M
#11
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Georgios Vagiannidis
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Greece24yContract 2030
Tkl/902.27
KP/901.14
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€11.0M
#12
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Clinton Mata
Olympique Lyonnais · Ligue 1
Angola33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.29
KP/900.09
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip81% match
€3.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Stelios Andreou?▼
The top alternatives to Stelios Andreou based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jozhua Vertrouwd, Leonidas Stergiou, Duje Caleta-Car, Sebastian Walukiewicz, Chidozie Awaziem. 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 Stelios Andreou in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Stelios Andreou in 2026 include Jozhua Vertrouwd (€3.0M), Leonidas Stergiou (€3.5M), Duje Caleta-Car (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Stelios Andreou play and who plays similarly?▼
Stelios Andreou plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jozhua Vertrouwd (Netherlands, €3.0M); Leonidas Stergiou (Switzerland, €3.5M); Duje Caleta-Car (Croatia, €3.0M); Sebastian Walukiewicz (Poland, €4.5M).
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.