AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Josip Calusic
Players most similar to Josip Calusic (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Josip Calusic
- 1.Nermin Zolotić88% DNA match·Noah
- 2.Martin Erlić88% DNA match·FC Midtjylland€5.0M
- 3.Emil Christensen87% DNA match·B 93
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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“Josip Ćalušić is a Ball-Playing CB....”
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Reading DefenderAerial Defender
Josip Ćalušić is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.5 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy). The three most similar players to Josip Calusic by playing style are:
- Nermin Zolotić(88% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (71% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (7.2/90). Note: this profile is based on 627 minutes of playing time this season.
- Martin Erlić(88% match) — Martin Erlić is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.8 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and switches play with precision (7.4 long balls/90, 67% accuracy).
- Emil Christensen(87% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90), commanding in the air (6.7 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (70% duel success), dominant in the air (3.9 aerials won/90, 82%) and uses long balls frequently (5.1/90). Note: this profile is based on 861 minutes of playing time this season.
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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Nermin Zolotić
Noah · Liga Portugal
Bosnia and Herzegovina32y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
88% match
N/A
#2
M
Martin Erlić
FC Midtjylland · Superliga
Croatia28y
Tkl/901.39
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Calusic: 4y younger
88% match
€5.0M
#3
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Emil Christensen
B 93 · Superliga
Denmark28y
Tkl/900.85
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Calusic: 4y younger
87% match
N/A
#4
T
Tomislav Glumac
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Croatia34yContract 2026
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable86% match
N/A
#5
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Zan Zaletel
Viborg FF · Superliga
Slovenia26yContract 2027
Tkl/900.48
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot87% match
N/A
#6
B
Botond Balogh
Kocaelispor · Super Lig
Hungary23y
Tkl/901.52
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable86% match
N/A
#7
K
Khusniddin Alikulov
Rizespor · Super Lig
Uzbekistan27yContract 2026
Tkl/900.63
KP/900.42
Ball-Playing CBAerial
86% match
N/A
#8
A
Andrea Masiello
Südtirol · Serie A
Italy40yContract 2026
Tkl/901.42
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip86% match
N/A
#9
E
Eric Botteghin
Portuguesa · Eredivisie
Brazil38y
Tkl/901.61
KP/900.44
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
86% match
N/A
#10
M
Mustafa Eser
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Turkey24yContract 2026
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
86% match
N/A
#11
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Toni Leistner
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga
Germany35y
Tkl/900.60
KP/900.40
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot86% match
N/A
#12
A
Alexander Busch
Silkeborg IF · Superliga
Denmark22yContract 2027
Tkl/903.55
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
85% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Josip Calusic?▼
The top alternatives to Josip Calusic based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nermin Zolotić, Martin Erlić, Emil Christensen, Tomislav Glumac, Zan Zaletel. 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 Josip Calusic in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Josip Calusic in 2026 include Nermin Zolotić (N/A), Martin Erlić (€5.0M), Emil Christensen (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Josip Calusic play and who plays similarly?▼
Josip Calusic plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nermin Zolotić (Bosnia and Herzegovina, N/A); Martin Erlić (Croatia, €5.0M); Emil Christensen (Denmark, N/A); Tomislav Glumac (Croatia, 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.