AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Yuriy Zhuravlev
Players most similar to Yuriy Zhuravlev (Defender, €1.2M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Yuriy Zhuravlev
- 1.Fatih Kurucuk84% DNA match·Fatih Karagümrük
- 2.Erwin Koffi84% DNA match·Guingamp
- 3.Steeve Yago84% DNA match·Aris Limassol
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“Yury Zhuravlev is a Reading Defender....”
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Reading Defender
Yury Zhuravlev is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (61% duel success). The three most similar players to Yuriy Zhuravlev by playing style are:
- Fatih Kurucuk(84% match) — Fatih Kuruçuk is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90).
- Erwin Koffi(84% match) — Erwin Koffi is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.2 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success).
- Steeve Yago(84% match) — Steeve Yago is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.3 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (59% duel success).
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
F
Fatih Kurucuk
Fatih Karagümrük · Super Lig
Turkey28y
Tkl/901.14
KP/900.16
Reading Defender
84% match
N/A
#2
E
Erwin Koffi
Guingamp · Ligue 1
France31y
Tkl/900.54
KP/901.62
Reading Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Zhuravlev: 2y older
84% match
N/A
#3
S
Steeve Yago
Aris Limassol · Ligue 1
Burkina Faso33yContract 2027
Tkl/900.74
KP/900.25
Reading Defender
vs Zhuravlev: 4y older
84% match
N/A
#4
B
Bartol Franjic
Venezia · Bundesliga
Croatia26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.03
KP/900.00
Reading Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€7.5M
#5
F
Felipe Abner
Dunkerque · Liga Portugal
Brazil29yContract 2025
Tkl/900.37
KP/900.00
Reading Defender
83% match
N/A
#6
J
Jorge Miramón
AEK Larnaca · La Liga
Spain36yContract 2026
Tkl/903.21
KP/900.71
Reading Defender
83% match
N/A
#7
A
Ari Leifsson
Kolding IF · Superliga
Iceland28y
Tkl/901.07
KP/900.14
Reading Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
N/A
#8
E
Eduardo Mancha
Buriram United · Liga Portugal
Brazil30y
Tkl/901.61
KP/900.00
Reading Defender
82% match
N/A
#9
Y
Ygor Nogueira
Sabah · Liga Portugal
Brazil31y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
82% match
N/A
#10
M
Manu Hernando
Racing Santander · Liga Portugal
Spain27y
Tkl/900.23
KP/900.00
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
N/A
#11
N
Nacho Martínez
FC Cartagena · La Liga
Spain37y
Tkl/902.31
KP/900.64
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
82% match
N/A
#12
J
Jano ter Horst
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Germany23y
Tkl/901.88
KP/901.32
Reading Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Yuriy Zhuravlev?▼
The top alternatives to Yuriy Zhuravlev based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Fatih Kurucuk, Erwin Koffi, Steeve Yago, Bartol Franjic, Felipe Abner. 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 Zhuravlev in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Yuriy Zhuravlev in 2026 include Fatih Kurucuk (N/A), Erwin Koffi (N/A), Steeve Yago (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Yuriy Zhuravlev play and who plays similarly?▼
Yuriy Zhuravlev plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Fatih Kurucuk (Turkey, N/A); Erwin Koffi (France, N/A); Steeve Yago (Burkina Faso, N/A); Bartol Franjic (Croatia, €7.5M).
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.