AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Vyacheslav Karavaev
Players most similar to Vyacheslav Karavaev (Defender, €2.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Vyacheslav Karavaev
- 1.Nikita Andreev83% DNA match·Middelfart
- 2.Houboulang Mendes81% DNA match·Fortuna Sittard
- 3.Orest Lebedenko81% DNA match·Vitória Guimarães
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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“Vyacheslav Karavaev is a Defender....”
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Vyacheslav Karavaev is a Defender. Solid defensive option. The three most similar players to Vyacheslav Karavaev by playing style are:
- Nikita Andreev(83% match) — Mads Greve is a Defender. Solid defensive option.
- Houboulang Mendes(81% match) — Houboulang Mendes is a Defender. Solid defensive option.
- Orest Lebedenko(81% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.
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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Nikita Andreev
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark36y
Tkl/901.17
KP/900.20
vs Karavaev: 6y older
83% match
N/A
#2
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Houboulang Mendes
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Guinea-Bissau28y
Tkl/901.66
KP/900.69
vs Karavaev: 2y younger
81% match
N/A
#3
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Orest Lebedenko
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Ukraine27yContract 2028
Tkl/902.27
KP/900.82
vs Karavaev: 3y younger
81% match
N/A
#4
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Alex Pinto
Farense · Liga Portugal
Portugal27y
Tkl/901.33
KP/900.27
81% match
N/A
#5
W
Wouter Prins
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/904.38
KP/900.76
78% match
N/A
#6
J
Justin Janitzek
Wehen Wiesbaden · Bundesliga
Germany22y
Tkl/900.25
KP/900.00
Small Sample
79% match
N/A
#7
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Damian van der Haar
PEC Zwolle · Eredivisie
Netherlands22yContract 2028
Tkl/901.75
KP/900.72
Solid Defender
78% match
N/A
#8
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Dean van der Sluys
Kozakken Boys · Eredivisie
Netherlands30y
Tkl/901.49
KP/900.87
Solid Defender
78% match
N/A
#9
J
Jonas Kehl
Sportfreunde Lotte · Bundesliga
Germany25y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Small Sample
79% match
N/A
#10
K
Kevin Vázquez
Sporting Gijón · La Liga
Spain33yContract 2026
Tkl/900.40
KP/900.00
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot78% match
N/A
#11
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Fabian Holland
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga
Germany35yContract 2025
Tkl/903.98
KP/900.36
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip78% match
N/A
#12
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Marco Meyerhöfer
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Germany30y
Tkl/902.14
KP/900.62
78% match
N/A
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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: Nikita Andreev, Houboulang Mendes, Orest Lebedenko, Alex Pinto, Wouter Prins. 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 Nikita Andreev (N/A), Houboulang Mendes (N/A), Orest Lebedenko (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 Nikita Andreev (Denmark, N/A); Houboulang Mendes (Guinea-Bissau, N/A); Orest Lebedenko (Ukraine, N/A); Alex Pinto (Portugal, 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.