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Zenit· 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Yuriy Gorshkov

DefenderRussia27y€1.8MFull profile →

Solid DefenderSmall Sample

0.13Tkl/90

1.72KP/90

Based on 679 min · 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

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 Yuriy Gorshkov

Giorgi Gocholeishvili82% match
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga · €3.5M
Derrick Köhn80% match
FC Union Berlin · Bundesliga · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid DefenderSmall Sample

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90). Note: this profile is based on 679 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Yuriy Gorshkov:

Giorgi Gocholeishvili(82% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.5 tackles/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Derrick Köhn(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Borna Sosa(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.55 big chances/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Giorgi Gocholeishvili

Hamburger SV · Bundesliga

Georgia25yContract 2026

Tkl/902.51

KP/900.96

Active Full-BackIn form ↑

vs Gorshkov: 2y younger

82% match

€3.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Yuriy Gorshkov?▼

The top alternatives to Yuriy Gorshkov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Giorgi Gocholeishvili, Derrick Köhn, Borna Sosa, Emanuele Valeri, William Mikelbrencis. 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 Yuriy Gorshkov in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Yuriy Gorshkov in 2026 include Giorgi Gocholeishvili (€3.5M), Derrick Köhn (€4.0M), Borna Sosa (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Yuriy Gorshkov play and who plays similarly?▼

Yuriy Gorshkov plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Giorgi Gocholeishvili (Georgia, €3.5M); Derrick Köhn (Germany, €4.0M); Borna Sosa (Croatia, €4.0M); Emanuele Valeri (Italy, €3.0M).

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.

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