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Best Alternatives to Jakov Medic

Players most similar to Jakov Medic (Defender, €2.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Jakov Medic

  1. 1.Dimitrije Kamenovic85% DNA match·Lazio€3.0M
  2. 2.Chadi Riad82% DNA match·Crystal Palace€12.0M
  3. 3.Joël Schmied83% DNA match·FC Köln€3.5M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

Chances MissedTop 0%
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Medic is a high-volume distributor trapped in a low-efficiency cycle...

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

Medic is a high-volume distributor trapped in a low-efficiency cycle, operating as a primary outlet for a Tier C Championship side despite technical inconsistencies. While his 66.7% pass accuracy suggests a liability, the data reveals a counterintuitive truth: he is a progressive risk-taker, ranking in the top 20% for passes attempted (61.0/90) and the top 30% for entries into the final third. He isn't a safe lateral passer; he is a vertical engine, even if the execution often falters. The three most similar players to Jakov Medic by playing style are:

  • Dimitrije Kamenovic(85% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90) and uses long balls frequently (7.9/90). Note: this profile is based on 581 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Chadi Riad(82% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (58% duel success).
  • Joël Schmied(83% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 806 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Dimitrije Kamenovic delivers 85% of the same playing style, at a 50% premium over Jakov Medic, with 0.20 tackles won per 90 at age 25.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Jakov Medic
DefenderCroatia€2.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Dimitrije Kamenovic
Lazio · Serie A
Serbia25yContract 2026
Tkl/900.20
KP/900.20
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Medic: 2y younger
85% match
€3.0M
#2
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Chadi Riad
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Morocco22yContract 2029
Tkl/901.62
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
vs Medic: €10M more expensive · 5y younger
82% match
€12.0M
#3
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Joël Schmied
FC Köln · Bundesliga
Switzerland27yContract 2029
Tkl/900.69
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
83% match
€3.5M
#4
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Amar Dedić
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Bosnia and Herzegovina23yContract 2030
Tkl/901.72
KP/901.15
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
82% match
€15.0M
#5
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Facundo Medina
Olympique Marseille · Ligue 1
Argentina26yContract 2026
Tkl/901.54
KP/900.58
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
82% match
€18.0M
#6
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Pedro Lima
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Brazil19yContract 2029
Tkl/902.49
KP/901.07
Small Sample
Last 5: → Stable
82% match
€4.0M
#7
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Sinaly Diomandé
Auxerre · Ligue 1
Ivory Coast25yContract 2027
Tkl/901.34
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
82% match
€4.0M
#8
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Jorge Herrando
Osasuna · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2027
Tkl/901.61
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
€3.5M
#9
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S. Larsen
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark21yContract 2030
Tkl/902.55
KP/900.91
Physical Stopper
Last 5: ↓ Dip
81% match
N/A
#10
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Mohamed Abdelmonem 
Nice · Ligue 1
Egypt27yContract 2028
Tkl/902.11
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
82% match
€3.0M
#11
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Bamo Meïté
Lorient · Ligue 1
France24yContract 2026
Tkl/901.33
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBAerial
82% match
€4.0M
#12
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Gideon Mensah
Auxerre · Ligue 1
Ghana27yContract 2026
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.61
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
82% match
€3.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Jakov Medic?
The top alternatives to Jakov Medic based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Dimitrije Kamenovic, Chadi Riad, Joël Schmied, Amar Dedić, Facundo Medina. 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 Jakov Medic in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Jakov Medic in 2026 include Dimitrije Kamenovic (€3.0M), Chadi Riad (€12.0M), Joël Schmied (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jakov Medic play and who plays similarly?
Jakov Medic plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Dimitrije Kamenovic (Serbia, €3.0M); Chadi Riad (Morocco, €12.0M); Joël Schmied (Switzerland, €3.5M); Amar Dedić (Bosnia and Herzegovina, €15.0M).
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.