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Eyüpspor· 2025/2026 · Super Lig · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Taras Stepanenko

Defensive MidfieldUkraine36yN/AFull profile →

Ball-WinnerDefensiveSmall Sample

0.00KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 530 min · 2025/2026 · Super Lig · 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 Taras Stepanenko

Moussa Kyabou99% match
Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig
Yunus Emre Çift97% match
Samsunspor · Super Lig
Taşkın İlter97% match
Eyüpspor · Super Lig

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Playing Style Analysis

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 closest DNA matches to Taras Stepanenko:

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.
Yunus Emre Çift(97% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.3 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), wins the ball cleanly (2.1 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (64 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.4/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.5/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league.
Taşkın İlter(97% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (59 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.1/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Moussa Kyabou

Gençlerbirliği · Super Lig

Mali28yContract 2027

KP/900.43

G/900.00

Ball-WinnerSmall Sample

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99% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Taras Stepanenko?▼

The top alternatives to Taras Stepanenko based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Moussa Kyabou, Yunus Emre Çift, Taşkın İlter, Nicholas Anwan, Joseph Nonge. 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), Yunus Emre Çift (N/A), Taşkın İlter (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); Yunus Emre Çift (Turkey, N/A); Taşkın İlter (Azerbaijan, N/A); Nicholas Anwan (Nigeria, 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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