AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Vladimir Iljin
Players most similar to Vladimir Iljin (Attacker, €3.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Vladimir Iljin
- 1.Karl Etta Eyong84% DNA match·Levante€3.0M
- 2.Justin Njinmah83% DNA match·Werder Bremen€7.0M
- 3.Igor Jesus82% DNA match·Nottingham Forest€11.6M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Aerials WonTop 1%
“A Target Man....”
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Target Man
A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as strong in aerial duels (4.4 aerials won/90). The three most similar players to Vladimir Iljin by playing style are:
- Karl Etta Eyong(84% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.41 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.1 dispossessed/90).
- Justin Njinmah(83% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.3 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.39 goals/90). Note: this profile is based on 691 minutes of playing time this season.
- Igor Jesus(82% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.7 dispossessed/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Karl Etta Eyong delivers 84% of the same playing style, with 0.41 goals per 90 at age 22. That's 82% of Vladimir Iljin's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.
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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Karl Etta Eyong
Levante · La Liga
Cameroon22y
G/900.41
A/900.17
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Iljin: 11y younger · -0.09 G/90
84% match
€3.0M
#2
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Justin Njinmah
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga
Germany25yContract 2027
G/900.33
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
vs Iljin: 8y younger · -0.17 G/90
83% match
€7.0M
#3
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Igor Jesus
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Brazil25y
G/900.25
A/900.17
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Iljin: €9M more expensive · 8y younger · -0.25 G/90
82% match
€11.6M
#4
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Tim Kleindienst
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Germany30yContract 2028
G/900.52
A/900.23
Target ManProlific
82% match
€12.0M
#5
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Jørgen Strand Larsen
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Norway26yContract 2029
G/900.06
A/900.06
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
€45.0M
#6
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Nick Woltemade
Newcastle United · Premier League
Germany24yContract 2031
G/900.36
A/900.15
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
€65.0M
#7
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Vedat Muriqi
Mallorca · La Liga
Kosovo32yContract 2029
G/900.71
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€4.5M
#8
C
Charalampos Kostoulas
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Greece18yContract 2030
G/900.56
A/900.28
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
€25.0M
#9
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Thijs Dallinga
Bologna · Serie A
Netherlands25yContract 2028
G/900.63
A/900.42
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
83% match
€12.0M
#10
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Andrej Ilic
FC Union Berlin · Bundesliga
Serbia26yContract 2027
G/900.20
A/900.60
Target Man
82% match
€6.0M
#11
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Rafiu Durosinmi
Pisa · Serie A
Nigeria23yContract 2030
G/900.60
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
82% match
€7.5M
#12
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Ali Sowe
Rizespor · Super Lig
Gambia31yContract 2028
G/900.24
A/900.16
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
€3.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Vladimir Iljin?▼
The top alternatives to Vladimir Iljin based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Karl Etta Eyong, Justin Njinmah, Igor Jesus, Tim Kleindienst, Jørgen Strand Larsen. 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 Vladimir Iljin in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Vladimir Iljin in 2026 include Karl Etta Eyong (€3.0M), Justin Njinmah (€7.0M), Igor Jesus (€11.6M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Vladimir Iljin play and who plays similarly?▼
Vladimir Iljin plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Karl Etta Eyong (Cameroon, €3.0M); Justin Njinmah (Germany, €7.0M); Igor Jesus (Brazil, €11.6M); Tim Kleindienst (Germany, €12.0M).
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.