AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Yeljan Shinar
Players most similar to Yeljan Shinar (Defender, €77K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Yeljan Shinar
- 1.Franco Romero98% DNA match·Farense
- 2.Marcos Navarro Blázquez97% DNA match·Valencia
- 3.Romano Floriani Mussolini97% DNA match·Cremonese
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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“A Solid Defender....”
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Solid DefenderSmall Sample
A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.2/90). Note: this profile is based on 716 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Yeljan Shinar by playing style are:
- Franco Romero(98% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as uses long balls frequently (8.2/90).
- Marcos Navarro Blázquez(97% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90). Note: this profile is based on 572 minutes of playing time this season.
- Romano Floriani Mussolini(97% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90) and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 614 minutes of playing time this season.
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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Franco Romero
Farense · Liga Portugal
Uruguay31y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.25
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Shinar: 5y older
98% match
N/A
#2
M
Marcos Navarro Blázquez
Valencia · La Liga
Spain21y
Tkl/902.20
KP/900.79
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
vs Shinar: 5y younger
97% match
N/A
#3
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Romano Floriani Mussolini
Cremonese · Serie A
Italy23y
Tkl/902.49
KP/900.88
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
vs Shinar: 3y younger
97% match
N/A
#4
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Pontus Texel
Kolding IF · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/900.49
KP/900.49
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#5
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João Mendes
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Portugal26yContract 2028
Tkl/902.10
KP/900.80
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#6
J
J. Katongo
Kayserispor · Super Lig
England21y
Tkl/901.98
KP/900.33
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#7
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Aaron Meijers
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands38y
Tkl/902.19
KP/900.36
Small Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
#8
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Vincent Manuba
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga
Germany20y
Tkl/901.64
KP/900.41
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
#9
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Talha Ülvan
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Turkey25y
Tkl/902.37
KP/900.41
96% match
N/A
#10
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E. Duru
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Nigeria26yContract 2027
Tkl/902.21
KP/900.92
Solid DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#11
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Julius Madsen
Horsens · Superliga
Denmark22yContract 2027
Tkl/903.19
KP/902.79
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
#12
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Vitalie Becker
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Germany21yContract 2027
Tkl/903.41
KP/901.00
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot95% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Yeljan Shinar?▼
The top alternatives to Yeljan Shinar based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Franco Romero, Marcos Navarro Blázquez, Romano Floriani Mussolini, Pontus Texel, João Mendes. 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 Yeljan Shinar in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Yeljan Shinar in 2026 include Franco Romero (N/A), Marcos Navarro Blázquez (N/A), Romano Floriani Mussolini (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Yeljan Shinar play and who plays similarly?▼
Yeljan Shinar plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Franco Romero (Uruguay, N/A); Marcos Navarro Blázquez (Spain, N/A); Romano Floriani Mussolini (Italy, N/A); Pontus Texel (Denmark, 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.