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Baltika Kaliningrad· 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to E. Ćivić

DefenderBosnia and Herzegovina30y€1.0MFull profile →

0.00Tkl/90

0.00KP/90

Based on 1,688 min · 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

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 E. Ćivić

Nacho Lopez97% match
Langreo · La Liga
Nils Butzen96% match
Carl Zeiss Jena · Bundesliga
Romario Rösch

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Playing Style Analysis

Eldar Ćivić is a Defender. Solid defensive option. The three closest DNA matches to E. Ćivić:

Nacho Lopez(97% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (4.0 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (3.2 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.
Nils Butzen(96% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success).
Romario Rösch(96% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.57 big chances/90) and top 10% tackler in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Langreo · La Liga

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Who are the best alternatives to E. Ćivić?▼

The top alternatives to E. Ćivić based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nacho Lopez, Nils Butzen, Romario Rösch, Colin Kleine-Bekel, Søren Eg Pedersen. 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 E. Ćivić in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to E. Ćivić in 2026 include Nacho Lopez (N/A), Nils Butzen (N/A), Romario Rösch (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does E. Ćivić play and who plays similarly?▼

E. Ćivić plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nacho Lopez (Spain, N/A); Nils Butzen (Germany, N/A); Romario Rösch (Germany, N/A); Colin Kleine-Bekel (Germany, 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.

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