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Nikola Katic vs Luka Vuskovic

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Luka Vuskovic commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €2.3M). Luka Vuskovic is stronger in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Luka Vuskovic holds the statistical edge across 5 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Nikola Katic

Defender
Croatia
€2.3M
29 years old
Physical Stopper
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Player B

Luka Vuskovic

Defender
Croatia
€40.0M
19 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Playing Style Profiles

Nikola Katic

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and strong in aerial duels (5.7 aerials won/90).

Luka Vuskovic

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90), commanding in the air (8.9 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (67% duel success), heavily involved in possession (70 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.4 final-third passes/90), central to possession (90 touches/90), dominant in the air (6.1 aerials won/90, 75%), uses long balls frequently (9.3/90) and active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricNikola KaticLuka VuskovicEdge
Goals / 900.070.37Luka
Tackles won / 900.61
Interceptions / 901.141.72Luka
Clearances / 907.219.10Luka
Press intensity / 901.802.99Luka
Pass accuracy %77.0084.40Luka

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Nikola Katic or Luka Vuskovic?

Luka Vuskovic commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €2.3M). Luka Vuskovic is stronger in goals / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Luka Vuskovic holds the statistical edge across 5 of 5 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?

Nikola Katic has a market value of €2.3M, while Luka Vuskovic is valued at €40.0M.

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