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Al Ittihad· 2025/2026 · Pro League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Jan-Carlo Simić

Centre BackSerbia21y€6.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample

0.89Tkl/90

0.00KP/90

Based on 670 min · 2025/2026 · Pro League · 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 Jan-Carlo Simić

Axel Disasi98% match
West Ham United · Premier League · €15.0M
Alberto Dossena97% match
Cagliari · Serie A · €7.0M
Stefan de Vrij97% match
Inter · Serie A · €3.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 670 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Jan-Carlo Simić:

Axel Disasi(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (67% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.1/90).
Alberto Dossena(97% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (61% duel success).
Stefan de Vrij(97% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), heavily involved in possession (63 passes/90), central to possession (75 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Axel Disasi

West Ham United · Premier League

France28yContract 2029

Tkl/901.00

KP/900.07

Ball-Playing CBSteady form

vs Simić: €9M more expensive · 7y older

98% match

€15.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Jan-Carlo Simić?▼

The top alternatives to Jan-Carlo Simić based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Axel Disasi, Alberto Dossena, Stefan de Vrij, Niklas Süle, El Chadaille Bitshiabu. 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 Jan-Carlo Simić in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Jan-Carlo Simić in 2026 include Axel Disasi (€15.0M), Alberto Dossena (€7.0M), Stefan de Vrij (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Jan-Carlo Simić play and who plays similarly?▼

Jan-Carlo Simić plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Axel Disasi (France, €15.0M); Alberto Dossena (Italy, €7.0M); Stefan de Vrij (Netherlands, €3.5M); Niklas Süle (Germany, €5.0M).

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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