AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Valeriy Bondarenko
Players most similar to Valeriy Bondarenko (Defender, €600K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Valeriy Bondarenko
- 1.Tijn Joosten98% DNA match·VVV-Venlo
- 2.Stephen Acquah98% DNA match·Nordsjælland
- 3.Gustav Bjerge98% DNA match·Hobro
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingSmall Sample
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (3.1 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), central to possession (72 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (8.2/90). Note: this profile is based on 765 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Valeriy Bondarenko by playing style are:
- Tijn Joosten(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.3/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Stephen Acquah(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in possession (73 passes/90), central to possession (92 touches/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 4.2/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up. Note: this profile is based on 454 minutes of playing time this season.
- Gustav Bjerge(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.9 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.9 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in possession (64 passes/90), central to possession (83 touches/90), strong in aerial duels (3.4 aerials won/90), uses long balls frequently (11.4/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 836 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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Tijn Joosten
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands19y
Tkl/900.45
KP/900.45
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Bondarenko: 13y younger
98% match
N/A
#2
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Stephen Acquah
Nordsjælland · Superliga
Ghana20yContract 2029
Tkl/901.67
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Bondarenko: 12y younger
98% match
N/A
#3
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Gustav Bjerge
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.42
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Bondarenko: 12y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
J
Jonas Jensen-Abbew
AGF · Superliga
Denmark24y
Tkl/900.83
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#5
J
João Afonso
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Portugal35yContract 2026
Tkl/901.95
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#6
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Omar Fayed
Arouca · Liga Portugal
Egypt22y
Tkl/903.46
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
97% match
N/A
#7
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Ángel Recio
Málaga · La Liga
Spain23yContract 2029
Tkl/900.67
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
97% match
N/A
#8
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Lukas Kirkegaard
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2028
Tkl/901.20
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#9
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Philip Søndergaard
Brøndby IF · Superliga
Denmark19y
Tkl/901.90
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#10
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Paul Scholl
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Germany19y
Tkl/901.19
KP/901.02
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#11
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Max Bruns
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
97% match
N/A
#12
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Cornelius Olsson
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.29
KP/900.48
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Valeriy Bondarenko?▼
The top alternatives to Valeriy Bondarenko based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Tijn Joosten, Stephen Acquah, Gustav Bjerge, Jonas Jensen-Abbew, João Afonso. 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 Valeriy Bondarenko in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Valeriy Bondarenko in 2026 include Tijn Joosten (N/A), Stephen Acquah (N/A), Gustav Bjerge (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Valeriy Bondarenko play and who plays similarly?▼
Valeriy Bondarenko plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Tijn Joosten (Netherlands, N/A); Stephen Acquah (Ghana, N/A); Gustav Bjerge (Denmark, N/A); Jonas Jensen-Abbew (Denmark, 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.