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FC Union Berlin· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Andrej Ilic

Centre ForwardSerbia26y€6.0MFull profile →

Target Man

0.20G/90

0.40A/90

Based on 2,256 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · 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 Andrej Ilic

Dzenan Pejcinovic85% match
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga · €15.0M
Ilyas Ansah85% match
FC Union Berlin · Bundesliga · €12.0M
Harry Kane80% match
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga · €65.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.40 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (6.8 aerials won/90). The three closest DNA matches to Andrej Ilic:

Dzenan Pejcinovic(85% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a constant goal threat (3.3 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.53 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Ilyas Ansah(85% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.0/90).
Harry Kane(80% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (4.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (1.36 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.64 big chances/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Dzenan Pejcinovic

VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga

Germany21yContract 2029

G/900.53

A/900.00

Target ManProlificSteady form

vs Ilic: €9M more expensive · 5y younger · +0.33 G/90

85% match

€15.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Andrej Ilic?▼

The top alternatives to Andrej Ilic based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Dzenan Pejcinovic, Ilyas Ansah, Harry Kane, Nicolas Jackson, Jonathan Burkardt. 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 Andrej Ilic in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Andrej Ilic in 2026 include Dzenan Pejcinovic (€15.0M), Ilyas Ansah (€12.0M), Harry Kane (€65.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Andrej Ilic play and who plays similarly?▼

Andrej Ilic plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Dzenan Pejcinovic (Germany, €15.0M); Ilyas Ansah (Germany, €12.0M); Harry Kane (England, €65.0M); Nicolas Jackson (Senegal, €45.0M).

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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