AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Steven Petkov
Players most similar to Steven Petkov (Attacker, €200K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Steven Petkov
- 1.Finn Stokkers87% DNA match·Go Ahead Eagles
- 2.Fofin Turay86% DNA match·TOP Oss
- 3.Marc Domènech85% DNA match·Mallorca
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Aerials WonTop 8%
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“Stivan Petkov is a Target Man....”
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Target ManSmall Sample
Stivan Petkov is a Target Man. Physical presence who wins duels and holds up play. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.26 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.6 aerials won/90). (Limited sample: 352 mins) The three most similar players to Steven Petkov by playing style are:
- Finn Stokkers(87% match) — Finn Stokkers is a Target Man. Physical presence who wins duels and holds up play. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.66 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.44 assists/90), dominant in the air (3.9 aerials won/90, 69%) and top 10% scorer in the league.
- Fofin Turay(86% match) — Fofin Turay is a Target Man. Physical presence who wins duels and holds up play. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90). (Limited sample: 271 mins)
- Marc Domènech(85% match) — Marc Domenech is a Target Man. Physical presence who wins duels and holds up play. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90).
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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Finn Stokkers
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands30yContract 2026
G/900.34
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip87% match
N/A
#2
F
Fofin Turay
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
vs Petkov: 10y younger
86% match
N/A
#3
M
Marc Domènech
Mallorca · La Liga
Spain19y
G/900.00
A/900.43
Target ManSmall Sample
vs Petkov: 12y younger
85% match
N/A
#4
M
Marvin Egho
Hvidovre · Superliga
Austria32y
G/900.38
A/900.00
Target Man
Last 5: → Stable84% match
N/A
#5
M
Maroan Sannadi
Athletic Club · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2029
G/900.39
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
84% match
€5.0M
#6
M
Max Moerstedt
TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga
Germany20yContract 2027
G/900.56
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
85% match
€7.0M
#7
M
Marius Mouandilmadji
Samsunspor · Super Lig
Chad28yContract 2028
G/900.42
A/900.09
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
N/A
#8
Y
Youssouph Badji
Panaitolikos · Superliga
Senegal24yContract 2026
G/900.21
A/900.42
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
N/A
#9
E
Eric Hottmann
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany26y
G/900.18
A/900.12
Target Man
84% match
N/A
#10
J
Janderson
Göztepe · Super Lig
Brazil27y
G/900.23
A/900.11
Target Man
Last 5: → Stable83% match
N/A
#11
A
Asier Villalibre
Racing Santander · La Liga
Spain28y
G/900.65
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
N/A
#12
K
Kai Brünker
Saarbrücken · Bundesliga
Germany31yContract 2027
G/900.00
A/900.33
Target ManSmall Sample
84% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Steven Petkov?▼
The top alternatives to Steven Petkov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Finn Stokkers, Fofin Turay, Marc Domènech, Marvin Egho, Maroan Sannadi. 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 Steven Petkov in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Steven Petkov in 2026 include Finn Stokkers (N/A), Fofin Turay (N/A), Marc Domènech (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Steven Petkov play and who plays similarly?▼
Steven Petkov plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Finn Stokkers (Netherlands, N/A); Fofin Turay (Netherlands, N/A); Marc Domènech (Spain, N/A); Marvin Egho (Austria, 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.