AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Zaurbek Pliev
Players most similar to Zaurbek Pliev (Defender, €1.2M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Zaurbek Pliev
- 1.Khusniddin Alikulov87% DNA match·Rizespor
- 2.Andrea Masiello86% DNA match·Südtirol
- 3.Daan Steur86% DNA match·IJsselmeervogels
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“Zaurbek Pliev is a Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CB
Zaurbek Pliev is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (2.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success). The three most similar players to Zaurbek Pliev by playing style are:
- Khusniddin Alikulov(87% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.4 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), dominant in the air (4.1 aerials won/90, 61%) and uses long balls frequently (6.2/90).
- Andrea Masiello(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90) and meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 517 minutes of playing time this season.
- Daan Steur(86% match) — Daan Steur is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.7 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (65% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (9.2/90). (Limited sample: 343 mins)
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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Khusniddin Alikulov
Rizespor · Super Lig
Uzbekistan27yContract 2026
Tkl/900.63
KP/900.42
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Pliev: 7y younger
87% match
N/A
#2
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Andrea Masiello
Südtirol · Serie A
Italy40yContract 2026
Tkl/901.42
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Pliev: 6y older
86% match
N/A
#3
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Daan Steur
IJsselmeervogels · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/901.05
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Pliev: 11y younger
86% match
N/A
#4
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Abdeldjalil Medioub
Al Zulfi · Liga Portugal
Algeria28y
Tkl/901.29
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CB
85% match
N/A
#5
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Thomas Beelen
Feyenoord · Eredivisie
Netherlands24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.24
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
85% match
€7.0M
#6
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Tchamba
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Cameroon27y
Tkl/901.71
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
#7
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Zan Zaletel
Viborg FF · Superliga
Slovenia26yContract 2027
Tkl/900.48
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
N/A
#8
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Oliver Fobassam
Zwickau · Bundesliga
Germany23y
Tkl/900.97
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
85% match
N/A
#9
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Nermin Zolotić
Noah · Liga Portugal
Bosnia and Herzegovina32y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
84% match
N/A
#10
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Marco Tol
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
Tkl/900.73
KP/900.33
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
N/A
#11
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Christopher Wooh
Rennes · Ligue 1
France24yContract 2029
Tkl/901.60
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€4.5M
#12
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Yohan Tavares
Laval · Liga Portugal
Portugal38yContract 2026
Tkl/900.58
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
84% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Zaurbek Pliev?▼
The top alternatives to Zaurbek Pliev based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Khusniddin Alikulov, Andrea Masiello, Daan Steur, Abdeldjalil Medioub, Thomas Beelen. 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 Zaurbek Pliev in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Zaurbek Pliev in 2026 include Khusniddin Alikulov (N/A), Andrea Masiello (N/A), Daan Steur (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Zaurbek Pliev play and who plays similarly?▼
Zaurbek Pliev plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Khusniddin Alikulov (Uzbekistan, N/A); Andrea Masiello (Italy, N/A); Daan Steur (Netherlands, N/A); Abdeldjalil Medioub (Algeria, 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.