Luka Milivojevic vs Ilia Gruev
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Luka Milivojevic commands a higher market value (€15.1M vs €9.0M). Luka Milivojevic leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Ilia Gruev is stronger in tackles won / 90. Overall, Luka Milivojevic holds the statistical edge across 6 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Milivojevic has reinvented himself in the UAE as the quintessential deep-lying conductor—a 30-something veteran who no longer chases the game but instead dictates its tempo from the base of midfield. His 92.5% pass accuracy and 63.3 passes per 90 both sit in the top 5% of the league, and crucially, over 10 of those passes per 90 penetrate the final third—a figure that places him in the top 10%.
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and heavily involved in play (51 touches/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Luka Milivojevic | Ilia Gruev | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.21 | 0.00 | Luka |
| Assists / 90 | 0.16 | 0.20 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 0.84 | 0.48 | Luka |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.90 | 0.75 | Luka |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 10.28 | 3.26 | Luka |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.50 | 0.90 | Ilia |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.00 | 1.02 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.56 | 1.94 | Luka |
| Pass accuracy % | 91.80 | 89.90 | Luka |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Luka Milivojevic or Ilia Gruev?
Luka Milivojevic commands a higher market value (€15.1M vs €9.0M). Luka Milivojevic leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Ilia Gruev is stronger in tackles won / 90. Overall, Luka Milivojevic holds the statistical edge across 6 of 7 comparable metrics.
How is this comparison calculated?
Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →
What are their market values?
Luka Milivojevic has a market value of €15.1M, while Ilia Gruev is valued at €9.0M.