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Levadiakos· 2025/2026 · Super League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Triantafyllos Tsapras

DefenderGreece24y€3.0MFull profile →

Reading Defender

1.57Tkl/90

1.36KP/90

Based on 2,743 min · 2025/2026 · Super League · FULL

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 Triantafyllos Tsapras

Pelayo Fernández94% match
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga · €3.5M
Carlos Julio Martínez96% match
Atlético Baleares · La Liga

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Playing Style Analysis

Reading Defender

A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.33 assists/90), central to possession (71 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Triantafyllos Tsapras:

Pelayo Fernández(94% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.5 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90), uses long balls frequently (6.6/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Carlos Julio Martínez(96% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90) and reads the game exceptionally (3.3 interceptions/90).
Mertcan Ayhan(96% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), uses long balls frequently (6.0/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Pelayo Fernández

Rayo Vallecano · La Liga

Spain23y

Tkl/901.00

KP/900.00

Reading DefenderAerialIn form ↑

94% match

€3.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Triantafyllos Tsapras?▼

The top alternatives to Triantafyllos Tsapras based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Pelayo Fernández, Carlos Julio Martínez, Mertcan Ayhan, Furkan Orak, Ji-soo Kim. 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 Triantafyllos Tsapras in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Triantafyllos Tsapras in 2026 include Pelayo Fernández (€3.5M), Carlos Julio Martínez (N/A), Mertcan Ayhan (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Triantafyllos Tsapras play and who plays similarly?▼

Triantafyllos Tsapras plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Pelayo Fernández (Spain, €3.5M); Carlos Julio Martínez (Dominican Republic, N/A); Mertcan Ayhan (Turkey, N/A); Furkan Orak (Turkey, 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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