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Best Alternatives to Esmir Bajraktarevic

Players most similar to Esmir Bajraktarevic (Attacker, €5.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Esmir Bajraktarevic

  1. 1.Anis Hadj Moussa85% DNA match·Feyenoord€20.0M
  2. 2.Couhaib Driouech86% DNA match·PSV€6.0M
  3. 3.Weslley Patati86% DNA match·AZ€7.5M

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

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Intelligence Verdict

Tackles WonTop 6%
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A Inside Forward....

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside Forward

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.51 big chances/90). The three most similar players to Esmir Bajraktarevic by playing style are:

  • Anis Hadj Moussa(85% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.33 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.7/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.58 big chances/90).
  • Couhaib Driouech(86% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.6 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.39 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.58 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.68 big chances/90).
  • Weslley Patati(86% match)A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.2/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.1 dispossessed/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Anis Hadj Moussa delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 300% premium over Esmir Bajraktarevic, with 0.33 goals per 90 at age 24. That's 97% of Esmir Bajraktarevic'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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Esmir Bajraktarevic
AttackerUnited States€5.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Anis Hadj Moussa
Feyenoord · Eredivisie
Algeria24yContract 2030
G/900.33
A/900.22
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Bajraktarevic: €15M more expensive · 3y older
85% match
€20.0M
#2
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Couhaib Driouech
PSV · Eredivisie
Morocco24yContract 2029
G/900.39
A/900.58
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Bajraktarevic: 3y older
86% match
€6.0M
#3
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Weslley Patati
AZ · Eredivisie
Brazil22yContract 2030
G/900.13
A/900.13
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Bajraktarevic: -0.21 G/90
86% match
€7.5M
#4
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Haris Tabakovic
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Switzerland31yContract 2026
G/900.58
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
85% match
€3.0M
#5
K
Kamal Sowah
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Ghana26y
G/900.03
A/900.03
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€9.0M
#6
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Oliver Edvardsen
Ajax · Eredivisie
Norway27yContract 2028
G/900.00
A/900.14
Small Sample
85% match
€4.0M
#7
S
Sondre Ørjasæter
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Norway22y
G/900.09
A/900.22
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€5.0M
#8
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Ermedin Demirovic
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga
Bosnia and Herzegovina28yContract 2028
G/900.17
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€22.0M
#9
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Dennis Man
PSV · Eredivisie
Romania27yContract 2029
G/900.38
A/900.38
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€13.0M
#10
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Ricardo Pepi
PSV · Eredivisie
23yContract 2030
G/901.02
A/900.07
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€25.0M
#11
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Ismaël Gharbi
FC Augsburg · Bundesliga
Spain22yContract 2026
G/900.34
A/900.25
Inside Forward
84% match
€7.0M
#12
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Igor Matanovic
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga
Croatia23y
G/900.37
A/900.13
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€7.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Esmir Bajraktarevic?
The top alternatives to Esmir Bajraktarevic based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Anis Hadj Moussa, Couhaib Driouech, Weslley Patati, Haris Tabakovic, Kamal Sowah. 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 Esmir Bajraktarevic in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Esmir Bajraktarevic in 2026 include Anis Hadj Moussa (€20.0M), Couhaib Driouech (€6.0M), Weslley Patati (€7.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Esmir Bajraktarevic play and who plays similarly?
Esmir Bajraktarevic plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Anis Hadj Moussa (Algeria, €20.0M); Couhaib Driouech (Morocco, €6.0M); Weslley Patati (Brazil, €7.5M); Haris Tabakovic (Switzerland, €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.