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Zenit· 2016/2017 · Chance Liga · FULL

Best Alternatives to Vyacheslav Karavaev

DefenderRussia31y€2.5MFull profile →

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Based on 2,392 min · 2016/2017 · Chance Liga · 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 Vyacheslav Karavaev

Justin Janitzek79% match
Wehen Wiesbaden · Bundesliga
Nikita Andreev83% match
Middelfart · Superliga
Jonas Kehl

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Playing Style Analysis

Vyacheslav Karavaev is a Defender. Solid defensive option. The three closest DNA matches to Vyacheslav Karavaev:

Justin Janitzek(79% match) — Justin Janitzek is a Defender. Solid defensive option. (Limited sample: 360 mins)
Nikita Andreev(83% match) — Mads Greve is a Defender. Solid defensive option.
Jonas Kehl(79% match) — Jonas Kehl is a Defender. Solid defensive option. (Limited sample: 407 mins)

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Justin Janitzek

Wehen Wiesbaden · Bundesliga

vs Karavaev: 9y younger

79% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Vyacheslav Karavaev?▼

The top alternatives to Vyacheslav Karavaev based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Justin Janitzek, Nikita Andreev, Jonas Kehl, Fabian Holland, Marco Meyerhöfer. 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 Vyacheslav Karavaev in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Vyacheslav Karavaev in 2026 include Justin Janitzek (N/A), Nikita Andreev (N/A), Jonas Kehl (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Vyacheslav Karavaev play and who plays similarly?▼

Vyacheslav Karavaev plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Justin Janitzek (Germany, N/A); Nikita Andreev (Denmark, N/A); Jonas Kehl (Germany, N/A); Fabian Holland (Germany, 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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