AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Ivan Mesik
Players most similar to Ivan Mesik (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Ivan Mesik
- 1.Andreas Ntoi97% DNA match·Rio Ave
- 2.Roger Hinojo97% DNA match·Espanyol
- 3.Jefferson Encada97% DNA match·Estrela Amadora
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Solid Defender....”
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Solid DefenderAerial
A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Ivan Mesik by playing style are:
- Andreas Ntoi(97% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Roger Hinojo(97% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Jefferson Encada(97% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
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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Andreas Ntoi
Rio Ave · Liga Portugal
Greece23yContract 2028
Tkl/901.51
KP/900.52
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#2
R
Roger Hinojo
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain21y
Tkl/902.09
KP/900.64
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Mesik: 3y younger
97% match
N/A
#3
J
Jefferson Encada
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Guinea-Bissau28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.43
KP/900.99
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Mesik: 4y older
97% match
N/A
#4
R
Robin Ziegele
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany29y
Tkl/901.26
KP/900.33
Solid DefenderAerial
97% match
N/A
#5
E
E. Duru
Sønderjyske Fodbold · Superliga
Nigeria26yContract 2027
Tkl/902.21
KP/900.92
Solid DefenderAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#6
J
João Mendes
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Portugal26yContract 2028
Tkl/902.10
KP/900.80
Solid Defender
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#7
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Alagie Saine
Horsens · Superliga
Gambia23yContract 2027
Tkl/900.94
KP/901.17
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#8
B
Boy Kemper
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands26y
Tkl/901.56
KP/901.20
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable95% match
N/A
#9
H
Hjalte Bidstrup
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2029
Tkl/903.05
KP/901.22
Reading Defender
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#10
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Pontus Texel
Kolding IF · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/900.49
KP/900.49
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↑ Hot95% match
N/A
#11
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Leonardo Rivas
AVS · Liga Portugal
Paraguay24y
Tkl/902.49
KP/900.69
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stable95% match
N/A
#12
C
Cristian David Castro Devenish
AVS · Liga Portugal
Colombia25yContract 2026
Tkl/900.91
KP/900.22
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable95% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Ivan Mesik?▼
The top alternatives to Ivan Mesik based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Andreas Ntoi, Roger Hinojo, Jefferson Encada, Robin Ziegele, E. Duru. 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 Ivan Mesik in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Ivan Mesik in 2026 include Andreas Ntoi (N/A), Roger Hinojo (N/A), Jefferson Encada (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Ivan Mesik play and who plays similarly?▼
Ivan Mesik plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Andreas Ntoi (Greece, N/A); Roger Hinojo (Spain, N/A); Jefferson Encada (Guinea-Bissau, N/A); Robin Ziegele (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.