AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Daniel Stefulj
Players most similar to Daniel Stefulj (Defender, €500K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Daniel Stefulj
- 1.Bartol Franjic86% DNA match·Venezia€7.5M
- 2.Steeve Yago84% DNA match·Aris Limassol
- 3.Abdoulaye Bamba84% DNA match·Angers SCO
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
Reading Defender
A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (58% duel success). The three most similar players to Daniel Stefulj by playing style are:
- Bartol Franjic(86% match) — Bartol Franjić is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90).
- Steeve Yago(84% match) — Steeve Yago is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.3 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (59% duel success).
- Abdoulaye Bamba(84% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success).
Transfer Intelligence
Bartol Franjic delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 1400% premium over Daniel Stefulj, with 2.03 tackles won per 90 at age 26.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Bartol Franjic
Venezia · Bundesliga
Croatia26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.03
KP/900.00
Reading Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Stefulj: €7M more expensive
86% match
€7.5M
#2
S
Steeve Yago
Aris Limassol · Ligue 1
Burkina Faso33yContract 2027
Tkl/900.74
KP/900.25
Reading Defender
vs Stefulj: 7y older
84% match
N/A
#3
A
Abdoulaye Bamba
Angers SCO · Ligue 1
Ivory Coast36yContract 2026
Tkl/901.45
KP/900.00
Solid DefenderAerial
vs Stefulj: 10y older
84% match
N/A
#4
E
Erwin Koffi
Guingamp · Ligue 1
France31y
Tkl/900.54
KP/901.62
Reading Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
N/A
#5
D
D. Wilkins
Kolding IF · Superliga
New Zealand27y
Tkl/901.93
KP/902.25
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
N/A
#6
M
Manu Hernando
Racing Santander · Liga Portugal
Spain27y
Tkl/900.23
KP/900.00
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
N/A
#7
S
Steffen Nkansah
Homburg · Bundesliga
Germany30y
Tkl/902.06
KP/900.00
Reading DefenderAerial
84% match
N/A
#8
D
Deyovaisio Zeefuik
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga
Netherlands28y
Tkl/902.03
KP/900.51
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
€4.0M
#9
M
Max Geschwill
Magdeburg · Bundesliga
Germany24y
Tkl/902.03
KP/900.41
Reading Defender
83% match
N/A
#10
A
Adrián Pica
Mirandés · La Liga
Spain24y
Tkl/901.45
KP/900.00
Reading DefenderAerial
83% match
N/A
#11
H
Henri Koudossou
Nürnberg · Bundesliga
Germany26y
Tkl/900.33
KP/900.67
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
N/A
#12
N
Nóel Atli Arnórsson
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Iceland19yContract 2027
Tkl/900.94
KP/900.40
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable83% match
N/A
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Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Daniel Stefulj.
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Who are the best alternatives to Daniel Stefulj?▼
The top alternatives to Daniel Stefulj based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Bartol Franjic, Steeve Yago, Abdoulaye Bamba, Erwin Koffi, D. Wilkins. 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 Daniel Stefulj in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Daniel Stefulj in 2026 include Bartol Franjic (€7.5M), Steeve Yago (N/A), Abdoulaye Bamba (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Daniel Stefulj play and who plays similarly?▼
Daniel Stefulj plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Bartol Franjic (Croatia, €7.5M); Steeve Yago (Burkina Faso, N/A); Abdoulaye Bamba (Ivory Coast, N/A); Erwin Koffi (France, N/A).
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.