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Gorica· 2025/2026 · 1. HNL · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ivan Fiolic

MidfielderCroatia30y€2.5MFull profile →

CreatorSmall Sample

0.32KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 637 min · 2025/2026 · 1. HNL · 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 Fiolic

Sandi Lovrić84% match
Hellas Verona · Serie A · €4.5M
Mattia Valoti83% match
Cremonese · Serie A · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorSmall Sample

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), heavily involved in play (56 touches/90) and switches play with precision (6.1 long balls/90, 68% accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 637 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Ivan Fiolic:

Sandi Lovrić(84% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (52 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Mattia Valoti(83% match) — Valoti is a statistical anomaly: a volume-shooting specialist masquerading as a central midfielder for a struggling Tier C outfit. While his 414 minutes represent a partial sample, the output is undeniable; his 0.43 goals per 90 and shot volume place him in the elite top 5% of Serie A midfielders, operating more like a shadow striker than a pivot.
Michael Folorunsho(82% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as draws fouls effectively (2.2/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Sandi Lovrić

Hellas Verona · Serie A

Slovenia28yContract 2027

KP/901.50

G/900.00

CreatorSteady form

vs Fiolic: 2y younger

84% match

€4.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Ivan Fiolic?▼

The top alternatives to Ivan Fiolic based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Sandi Lovrić, Mattia Valoti, Michael Folorunsho, Pedro Díaz, Danel Sinani. 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 Fiolic in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ivan Fiolic in 2026 include Sandi Lovrić (€4.5M), Mattia Valoti (€3.0M), Michael Folorunsho (€6.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

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

Ivan Fiolic plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Sandi Lovrić (Slovenia, €4.5M); Mattia Valoti (Italy, €3.0M); Michael Folorunsho (Italy, €6.0M); Pedro Díaz (Spain, €3.0M).

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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