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Sochi· 2024/2025 · Club Friendlies 3 · FULL

Best Alternatives to Vladimir Iljin

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Target Man

0.50G/90

0.50A/90

Based on 1,866 min · 2024/2025 · Club Friendlies 3 · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

Note: Top DNA style matches can come from lower leagues. We also surface Club Friendlies 3 peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.

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Top 3 alternatives to Vladimir Iljin

Karl Etta Eyong84% match
Levante · La Liga · €3.0M
Justin Njinmah83% match
Werder Bremen · Bundesliga · €7.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as strong in aerial duels (4.4 aerials won/90). The three closest DNA matches to Vladimir Iljin:

Karl Etta Eyong(84% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90).
Justin Njinmah(83% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.23 goals/90).
Andrej Ilic(82% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.40 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (6.8 aerials won/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Levante · La Liga

vs Iljin: 12y younger · -0.12 G/90

84% 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, Andrej Ilic, Tijjani Noslin, Vedat Muriqi. 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), Andrej Ilic (€6.0M). 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); Andrej Ilic (Serbia, €6.0M); Tijjani Noslin (Netherlands, €6.5M).

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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