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Best Alternatives to Vitaliy Lystsov

Players most similar to Vitaliy Lystsov (Defender, €1.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Vitaliy Lystsov

  1. 1.Stefano Denswil78% DNA match·Kayserispor€6.0M
  2. 2.Elias Baum79% DNA match·Eintracht Frankfurt€4.0M
  3. 3.Arseniy Batagov77% DNA match·Trabzonspor€11.0M

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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Playing Style Analysis

A Defender. The three most similar players to Vitaliy Lystsov by playing style are:

  • Stefano Denswil(78% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.7/90).
  • Elias Baum(79% match)A Defender. Note: this profile is based on 630 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Arseniy Batagov(77% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in possession (63 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.0 final-third passes/90), central to possession (77 touches/90), switches play with precision (8.8 long balls/90, 63% accuracy) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Transfer Intelligence

Stefano Denswil delivers 78% of the same playing style, at a 500% premium over Vitaliy Lystsov, with 0.96 tackles won per 90 at age 33.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Vitaliy Lystsov
DefenderRussia€1.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Stefano Denswil
Kayserispor · Super Lig
Suriname33y
Tkl/900.96
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Lystsov: 3y older
78% match
€6.0M
#2
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Elias Baum
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Germany20yContract 2028
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Small Sample
vs Lystsov: 10y younger
79% match
€4.0M
#3
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Arseniy Batagov
Trabzonspor · Super Lig
Ukraine24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.62
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Lystsov: €10M more expensive · 6y younger
77% match
€11.0M
#4
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Abdul Mumin
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Ghana27yContract 2026
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.05
Ball-Playing CBAerial
77% match
€4.0M
#5
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Ilya Zabarnyi
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
Ukraine23yContract 2030
Tkl/900.87
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
78% match
€50.0M
#6
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Abdülkerim Bardakcı
Galatasaray · Super Lig
Turkey31yContract 2027
Tkl/901.45
KP/900.56
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
77% match
€6.5M
#7
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Willy Kambwala
Villarreal · La Liga
France21yContract 2029
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.09
Ball-Playing CBAerial
77% match
€4.0M
#8
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Khusniddin Alikulov
Rizespor · Super Lig
Uzbekistan27yContract 2026
Tkl/900.63
KP/900.42
Ball-Playing CBAerial
77% match
N/A
#9
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Giovanni Leoni
Liverpool · Premier League
Italy19yContract 2031
Tkl/901.05
KP/900.07
Ball-Playing CBAerial
76% match
€25.0M
#10
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Montassar Talbi
Lorient · Ligue 1
Tunisia27yContract 2027
Tkl/900.70
KP/900.30
Ball-Playing CBAerial
76% match
€7.0M
#11
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Veljko Milosavljevic
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
Serbia18yContract 2030
Tkl/901.23
KP/900.24
Aerial Defender
77% match
€20.0M
#12
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Jackson Tchatchoua
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Belgium24yContract 2030
Tkl/901.42
KP/901.08
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
77% match
€12.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Vitaliy Lystsov?
The top alternatives to Vitaliy Lystsov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Stefano Denswil, Elias Baum, Arseniy Batagov, Abdul Mumin, Ilya Zabarnyi. 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 Vitaliy Lystsov in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Vitaliy Lystsov in 2026 include Stefano Denswil (€6.0M), Elias Baum (€4.0M), Arseniy Batagov (€11.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Vitaliy Lystsov play and who plays similarly?
Vitaliy Lystsov plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Stefano Denswil (Suriname, €6.0M); Elias Baum (Germany, €4.0M); Arseniy Batagov (Ukraine, €11.0M); Abdul Mumin (Ghana, €4.0M).
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.