AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Taras Stepanenko
Players most similar to Taras Stepanenko (Midfielder, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Taras Stepanenko
- 1.Moussa Kyabou99% DNA match·Gençlerbirliği
- 2.Casper Staring98% DNA match·NAC Breda
- 3.Olaf Gorter98% DNA match·Lecce
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 Ball-Winner....”
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Ball-WinnerDefensiveSmall Sample
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.5 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and wins the ball cleanly (2.0 successful tackles/90). Note: this profile is based on 530 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Taras Stepanenko by playing style are:
- Moussa Kyabou(99% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 631 minutes of playing time this season.
- Casper Staring(98% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.1 tackles/90). Note: this profile is based on 629 minutes of playing time this season.
- Olaf Gorter(98% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (64% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 714 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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Moussa Kyabou
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
Mali28yContract 2027
KP/900.43
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerSmall Sample
vs Stepanenko: 8y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
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Casper Staring
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands25y
KP/900.29
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Stepanenko: 11y younger
98% match
N/A
#3
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Olaf Gorter
Lecce · Serie A
Netherlands21y
KP/900.43
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
vs Stepanenko: 15y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
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Jonah Sticker
Paderborn · Bundesliga
Germany22y
KP/900.76
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#5
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Dyon Dorenbosch
FC Eindhoven · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2026
KP/900.67
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#6
N
Nicholas Anwan
Istiqlol Dushanbe · Super Lig
Nigeria24y
KP/900.37
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
98% match
N/A
#7
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Merveille Papela
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Germany25y
KP/900.70
G/900.23
Balanced MidfielderDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#8
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Björn Rother
FC Gütersloh · Bundesliga
Germany29y
KP/900.00
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#9
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Nick Fichtinger
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Netherlands22yContract 2028
KP/900.36
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
#10
J
Joseph Nonge
Kocaelispor · Super Lig
Belgium20y
KP/900.86
G/900.00
Ball-Winner
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#11
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Sem Scheperman
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
KP/900.44
G/900.09
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#12
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Yunus Emre Çift
Samsunspor · Super Lig
Turkey22yContract 2027
KP/900.24
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Taras Stepanenko?▼
The top alternatives to Taras Stepanenko based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Moussa Kyabou, Casper Staring, Olaf Gorter, Jonah Sticker, Dyon Dorenbosch. 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 Taras Stepanenko in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Taras Stepanenko in 2026 include Moussa Kyabou (N/A), Casper Staring (N/A), Olaf Gorter (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Taras Stepanenko play and who plays similarly?▼
Taras Stepanenko plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Moussa Kyabou (Mali, N/A); Casper Staring (Netherlands, N/A); Olaf Gorter (Netherlands, N/A); Jonah Sticker (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.