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Novi Pazar· 2025/2026 · Europa Conference League · PARTIAL

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MidfielderSerbia34y€6.5MFull profile →

CreatorCreative

2.13KP/90

0.37G/90

0.29A/90

Based on 2,521 min · 2025/2026 · Europa Conference League · 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 Adem Ljajic

Fredrik Jensen82% match
Aris · Bundesliga · €3.0M
Félix Lemaréchal80% match
Club Brugge · Ligue 1 · €10.0M
Dejan Kulusevski 84% match
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League · €35.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreative

Adem Ljajić is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.4 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.36 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.29 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy) and top 20% creator in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Adem Ljajic:

Fredrik Jensen(82% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90).
Félix Lemaréchal(80% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.50 big chances/90) and heavily involved in play (51 touches/90).
Dejan Kulusevski (84% match) — Dejan Kulusevski is a Creator. Playmaker unlocking defenses with key passes.

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Who are the best alternatives to Adem Ljajic?▼

The top alternatives to Adem Ljajic based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Fredrik Jensen, Félix Lemaréchal, Dejan Kulusevski , Simone Verdi, Dejan Ljubicic. 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 Adem Ljajic in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Adem Ljajic in 2026 include Fredrik Jensen (€3.0M), Félix Lemaréchal (€10.0M), Dejan Kulusevski (€35.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Adem Ljajic play and who plays similarly?▼

Adem Ljajic plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Fredrik Jensen (Finland, €3.0M); Félix Lemaréchal (France, €10.0M); Dejan Kulusevski (Sweden, €35.0M); Simone Verdi (Italy, €22.0M).

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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