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Como· 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ivan Smolcic

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Active Full-Back

2.11Tkl/90

0.81KP/90

Based on 1,667 min · 2025/2026 · Serie A · 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 Ivan Smolcic

Adam Marusic84% match
Lazio · Serie A · €3.0M
Wesley80% match
Roma · Serie A · €35.0M
Denzel Dumfries80% match
Inter · Serie A · €25.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-Back

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success). The three closest DNA matches to Ivan Smolcic:

Adam Marusic(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy).
Wesley(80% match) — Wesley is the rare defender in Serie A who looks more dangerous going forward than most midfielders, yet earns his place through relentless ball-winning. His 0.17 goals per 90 ranks in the top 10% among defenders in the league—a number that belongs on a striker's report, not a backline profile.
Denzel Dumfries(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Adam Marusic

Lazio · Serie A

Montenegro33yContract 2026

Tkl/901.14

KP/900.30

Active Full-BackOut of form ↓

vs Smolcic: 8y older

84% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Ivan Smolcic?▼

The top alternatives to Ivan Smolcic based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Adam Marusic, Wesley, Denzel Dumfries, Marco Palestra, Dodô. 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 Smolcic in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ivan Smolcic in 2026 include Adam Marusic (€3.0M), Wesley (€35.0M), Denzel Dumfries (€25.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ivan Smolcic play and who plays similarly?▼

Ivan Smolcic plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Adam Marusic (Montenegro, €3.0M); Wesley (Brazil, €35.0M); Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands, €25.0M); Marco Palestra (Italy, €25.0M).

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.

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