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Reggiana· 2018/2019 · Eredivisie · FULL

Best Alternatives to Andrija Novakovich

AttackerUnited States29y€1.2MFull profile →

Target Man

0.54G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 2,354 min · 2018/2019 · Eredivisie · FULL

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 Andrija Novakovich

Alessio Da Cruz84% match
Athletic Club · Eredivisie · €3.5M
Giovanni Korte83% match
Katwijk · Eredivisie
Mert Erkan83% match
TOP Oss · Eredivisie

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90). The three closest DNA matches to Andrija Novakovich:

Alessio Da Cruz(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90).
Giovanni Korte(83% match) — Giovanni Korte is a Complete Forward. Versatile attacker combining goals, creativity and work rate.
Mert Erkan(83% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.26 goals/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.43 assists/90).

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Who are the best alternatives to Andrija Novakovich?▼

The top alternatives to Andrija Novakovich based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Alessio Da Cruz, Giovanni Korte, Mert Erkan, Patrick Brouwer, Koen Kostons. 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 Andrija Novakovich in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Andrija Novakovich in 2026 include Alessio Da Cruz (€3.5M), Giovanni Korte (N/A), Mert Erkan (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Andrija Novakovich play and who plays similarly?▼

Andrija Novakovich plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Alessio Da Cruz (Cape Verde, €3.5M); Giovanni Korte (Netherlands, N/A); Mert Erkan (Netherlands, N/A); Patrick Brouwer (Netherlands, N/A).

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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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