AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Haris Tabakovic
Players most similar to Haris Tabakovic (Attacker, €3.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Haris Tabakovic
- 1.Igor Matanovic88% DNA match·SC Freiburg€7.0M
- 2.Dzenan Pejcinovic87% DNA match·VfL Wolfsburg€6.0M
- 3.Sandro Kulenovic86% DNA match·Torino€4.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Aerials WonTop 7%
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“A Target Man....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
Target ManProlificSmall Sample
A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.58 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90). Note: this profile is based on 774 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Haris Tabakovic by playing style are:
- Igor Matanovic(88% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.54 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (5.0 aerials won/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90) and prone to committing fouls (2.5/90).
- Dzenan Pejcinovic(87% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.85 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.9 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. Note: this profile is based on 530 minutes of playing time this season.
- Sandro Kulenovic(86% 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. Note: this profile is based on 505 minutes of playing time this season.
Transfer Intelligence
Igor Matanovic delivers 88% of the same playing style, at a 133% premium over Haris Tabakovic, with 0.37 goals per 90 at age 23. That's 64% of Haris Tabakovic'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 →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Igor Matanovic
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga
Croatia23y
G/900.37
A/900.13
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Tabakovic: 8y younger · -0.21 G/90
88% match
€7.0M
#2
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Dzenan Pejcinovic
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga
Germany21yContract 2029
G/900.63
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Tabakovic: 10y younger · +0.05 G/90
87% match
€6.0M
#3
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Sandro Kulenovic
Torino · Serie A
Croatia26yContract 2027
G/900.37
A/900.37
Complete ForwardProlific
vs Tabakovic: 5y younger · -0.21 G/90
86% match
€4.0M
#4
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Roko Simic
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Croatia22y
G/900.70
A/900.00
Target Man
Last 5: ↓ Dip86% match
€4.0M
#5
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Ermedin Demirovic
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga
Bosnia and Herzegovina28yContract 2028
G/900.17
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot86% match
€22.0M
#6
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Tim Kleindienst
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Germany30yContract 2028
G/900.52
A/900.23
Target ManProlific
85% match
€12.0M
#7
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Esmir Bajraktarevic
PSV · Eredivisie
United States21yContract 2029
G/900.34
A/900.34
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
€5.0M
#8
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Ante Budimir
Osasuna · La Liga
Croatia34yContract 2027
G/900.56
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€3.0M
#9
M
Marvin Pieringer
Heidenheim · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2027
G/900.11
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
85% match
€4.5M
#10
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Jonathan Burkardt
Eintracht Frankfurt · Bundesliga
Germany25yContract 2030
G/900.95
A/900.24
PoacherProlific
84% match
€35.0M
#11
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Vedat Muriqi
Mallorca · La Liga
Kosovo32yContract 2029
G/900.71
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€4.5M
#12
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Nelson Weiper
FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga
Germany21yContract 2026
G/900.31
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€12.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Haris Tabakovic?▼
The top alternatives to Haris Tabakovic based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Igor Matanovic, Dzenan Pejcinovic, Sandro Kulenovic, Roko Simic, Ermedin Demirovic. 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 Haris Tabakovic in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Haris Tabakovic in 2026 include Igor Matanovic (€7.0M), Dzenan Pejcinovic (€6.0M), Sandro Kulenovic (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Haris Tabakovic play and who plays similarly?▼
Haris Tabakovic plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Igor Matanovic (Croatia, €7.0M); Dzenan Pejcinovic (Germany, €6.0M); Sandro Kulenovic (Croatia, €4.0M); Roko Simic (Croatia, €4.0M).
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.