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Konyaspor· 2025/2026 · Super Lig · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Josip Calusic

Centre BackCroatia32yN/AFull profile →

Reading DefenderAerial Defender

0.61Tkl/90

0.31KP/90

Based on 280 min · 2025/2026 · Super Lig · 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 Josip Calusic

Tomislav Glumac86% match
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Botond Balogh86% match
Kocaelispor · Super Lig
Mustafa Eser86% match
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig

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Playing Style Analysis

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 closest DNA matches to Josip Calusic:

Tomislav Glumac(86% match) — Tomislav Glumac is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.
Botond Balogh(86% match) — Botond Balogh is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.
Mustafa Eser(86% match) — Mustafa Eser is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.

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Tomislav Glumac

Ümraniyespor · Super Lig

Croatia35yContract 2026

Tkl/901.06

KP/900.29

Ball-Playing CBAerial

vs Calusic: 3y older

86% 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: Tomislav Glumac, Botond Balogh, Mustafa Eser, Jerome Opoku, Antonis Aidonis. 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 Tomislav Glumac (N/A), Botond Balogh (N/A), Mustafa Eser (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 Tomislav Glumac (Croatia, N/A); Botond Balogh (Hungary, N/A); Mustafa Eser (Turkey, N/A); Jerome Opoku (Ghana, 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.

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