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Best Alternatives to Dejan Joveljić

Players most similar to Dejan Joveljić (Attacker, €3.9M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Dejan Joveljić

  1. 1.Andraz Sporar81% DNA match·Slovan Bratislava€3.5M
  2. 2.Jashar Beluli81% DNA match·Aarhus Fremad
  3. 3.Joel Pohjanpalo80% DNA match·Palermo€4.8M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

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“Dejan Joveljić is a Poacher....”

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Playing Style Analysis

PoacherProlific

Dejan Joveljić is a Poacher. Clinical finisher who lives for goals inside the box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.58 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. The three most similar players to Dejan Joveljić by playing style are:

  • Andraz Sporar(81% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.39 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.1/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.7 dispossessed/90).
  • Jashar Beluli(81% match) — Jashar Beluli is a Complete Forward. Versatile attacker combining goals, creativity and work rate. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.3 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.33 goals/90).
  • Joel Pohjanpalo(80% match) — Joel Pohjanpalo is a Poacher. Clinical finisher who lives for goals inside the box. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.68 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

Transfer Intelligence

Andraz Sporar delivers 81% of the same playing style, with 0.41 goals per 90 at age 32. That's 82% of Dejan Joveljić's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Dejan Joveljić
AttackerSerbia€3.9M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Andraz Sporar
Slovan Bratislava · Super Lig
Slovenia32y
G/900.41
A/900.41
Target ManSmall Sample
vs Joveljić: 6y older · -0.09 G/90
81% match
€3.5M
#2
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Jashar Beluli
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Albania21y
G/900.33
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
vs Joveljić: 5y younger · -0.17 G/90
81% match
N/A
#3
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Joel Pohjanpalo
Palermo · Super Lig
Finland31yContract 2029
G/900.71
A/900.10
PoacherProlific
Last 5: → Stable
vs Joveljić: 5y older · +0.21 G/90
80% match
€4.8M
#4
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David Okereke
Cremonese · Serie A
Nigeria28yContract 2028
G/900.26
A/900.00
Complete Forward
79% match
€3.0M
#5
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Dominik Martinovic
Ulm · Bundesliga
Croatia29y
G/900.27
A/900.27
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
80% match
N/A
#6
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Jelle Duin
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Netherlands27y
G/900.67
A/900.00
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
80% match
N/A
#7
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Iker Bravo
Udinese · Serie A
Spain21yContract 2028
G/900.44
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
79% match
N/A
#8
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Manu Vallejo
Ceuta · La Liga
Spain29y
G/900.51
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
79% match
€5.5M
#9
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Joel Jorquera Romero
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Spain25y
G/900.26
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
80% match
N/A
#10
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Derik Lacerda
Cuiabá · Liga Portugal
Brazil26y
G/900.14
A/900.07
Complete ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot
79% match
N/A
#11
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Filip Bundgaard
Brøndby IF · Superliga
Denmark21yContract 2028
G/900.37
A/900.12
Complete Forward
79% match
€3.0M
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Alessio Da Cruz
Athletic Club · Eredivisie
Cape Verde29y
G/900.51
A/900.00
Complete Forward
79% match
€3.5M
Compare head-to-head:Joveljić vs Sporar →Joveljić vs Beluli →Joveljić vs Pohjanpalo →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Dejan Joveljić?▼
The top alternatives to Dejan Joveljić based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Andraz Sporar, Jashar Beluli, Joel Pohjanpalo, David Okereke, Dominik Martinovic. 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 Dejan Joveljić in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Dejan Joveljić in 2026 include Andraz Sporar (€3.5M), Jashar Beluli (N/A), Joel Pohjanpalo (€4.8M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Dejan Joveljić play and who plays similarly?▼
Dejan Joveljić plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Andraz Sporar (Slovenia, €3.5M); Jashar Beluli (Albania, N/A); Joel Pohjanpalo (Finland, €4.8M); David Okereke (Nigeria, €3.0M).
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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