Best Alternatives to Ivo Grbic

Playing Style Analysis

Grbic is a statistical anomaly in the Super Lig, operating less like a traditional shot-stopper and more like a deep-lying libero who happens to wear gloves. While his 1,980 minutes prove his durability, it is his 73.8% pass accuracy—placing him in the elite top 5% of the league—that defines his profile as a modern distributor. He doesn't just clear the ball; he initiates, evidenced by his 2.58 passes into the final third per 90. The three closest DNA matches to Ivo Grbic:

• André Onana(87% match) — Onana is the rare goalkeeper who functions less like a last line of defence and more like an auxiliary midfielder wearing gloves. His 80.3% pass accuracy places him in the top 5% of Super Lig goalkeepers, but the more revealing number is his 3.81 passes into the final third per 90—he isn't just recycling possession, he's actively advancing it.
• Ederson(86% match) — Ederson has carved out a reputation in the Super Lig as one of its most technically assured goalkeepers, a shot-stopper who doubles as a genuine first-pass option in a league where that combination is rarer than it sounds. His 79.9% pass accuracy places him in the top 5% among league peers—not a trivial achievement when defensive pressure in the Super Lig can be relentless and unforgiving.
• Uğurcan Çakır(85% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and commands the box with authority (0.7 punches/90).

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