AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Ivica Ivusic
Players most similar to Ivica Ivusic (Goalkeeper, €800K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Ivica Ivusic
- 1.Ziga Frelih87% DNA match·Spartak Trnava
- 2.Koen Bucker87% DNA match·FC Emmen
- 3.D. Dönmezer87% DNA match·Kayserispor
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
Reliable Keeper
Ivica Ivušić is a Reliable Keeper. Consistent goalkeeper with a solid record. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (88% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.19 conceded/90). The three most similar players to Ivica Ivusic by playing style are:
- Ziga Frelih(87% match) — A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.21 conceded/90).
- Koen Bucker(87% match) — Koen Bucker is a Reliable Keeper. Consistent goalkeeper with a solid record. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (71% success) and keeps goals out effectively (0.33 conceded/90).
- D. Dönmezer(87% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (84% success) and exceptionally busy shot-stopper (4.5 saves/90). However, he concedes frequently (2.74/90).
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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Ziga Frelih
Spartak Trnava · Liga Portugal
Slovenia28y
Tkl/900.23
Reliable Keeper
vs Ivusic: 3y younger
87% match
N/A
#2
K
Koen Bucker
FC Emmen · Eredivisie
Netherlands29y
Tkl/900.08
Reliable Keeper
vs Ivusic: 2y younger
87% match
N/A
#3
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D. Dönmezer
Kayserispor · Super Lig
17y
Tkl/901.00
Traditional Keeper
vs Ivusic: 14y younger
87% match
N/A
#4
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Okan Kocuk
Samsunspor · Super Lig
Turkey30yContract 2028
Tkl/900.07
Traditional Keeper
86% match
N/A
#5
E
Edgar Badia
Cultural Leonesa · La Liga
Spain34y
Tkl/900.00
Reliable Keeper
86% match
N/A
#6
M
Mateus Pasinato
Cuiabá · Liga Portugal
Brazil33y
Tkl/900.00
Reliable Keeper
85% match
N/A
#7
M
Magrão
Fortaleza · Liga Portugal
Brazil25y
Tkl/900.40
Reliable KeeperSmall Sample
85% match
N/A
#8
I
Illan Meslier
Leeds United · Premier League
France26yContract 2026
Tkl/900.06
Traditional Keeper
84% match
€10.0M
#9
A
Anders Ravn
Hvidovre · Superliga
Denmark21y
Tkl/900.21
Traditional Keeper
84% match
N/A
#10
Y
Yanick van Osch
RKC Waalwijk · Eredivisie
Netherlands29yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
Traditional KeeperSmall Sample
85% match
N/A
#11
A
Aitor Fraga
Real Sociedad · La Liga
Spain23y
Tkl/900.00
Traditional Keeper
84% match
N/A
#12
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Kepa Arrizabalaga
Arsenal · Premier League
Spain31yContract 2028
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
84% match
€7.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Ivica Ivusic?▼
The top alternatives to Ivica Ivusic based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ziga Frelih, Koen Bucker, D. Dönmezer, Okan Kocuk, Edgar Badia. 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 Ivica Ivusic in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Ivica Ivusic in 2026 include Ziga Frelih (N/A), Koen Bucker (N/A), D. Dönmezer (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Ivica Ivusic play and who plays similarly?▼
Ivica Ivusic plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ziga Frelih (Slovenia, N/A); Koen Bucker (Netherlands, N/A); D. Dönmezer (, N/A); Okan Kocuk (Turkey, 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.