Best Alternatives to Bekim Balaj

Playing Style Analysis

Balaj functions as a classic Balkan throwback, a physical reference point in the final third whose primary currency remains the instinctive finish rather than technical refinement. Averaging 0.46 goals per 90, he outperforms the league median for strikers, yet his peripheral data suggests a player increasingly isolated from the modern build-up phase. His pass accuracy sits comfortably in the bottom quartile of the league, and a lack of success in ground duels paints the picture of a specialist who offers little in transition or defensive pressing. The three closest DNA matches to Bekim Balaj:

• Sandro Kulenovic(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (1.07 goals/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
• Vedat Muriqi(84% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a constant goal threat (3.3 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.66 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (4.2 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
• Haris Tabakovic(83% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.48 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.9 aerials won/90).

Similarity uses per-90 performance across playing-style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →