AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Jakov Gurlica
Players most similar to Jakov Gurlica (Defender, €300K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Jakov Gurlica
- 1.Ari Leifsson99% DNA match·Kolding IF
- 2.Eduardo Mancha99% DNA match·Buriram United
- 3.Jano ter Horst98% DNA match·Preußen Münster
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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“A Reading Defender....”
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Reading Defender
A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Jakov Gurlica by playing style are:
- Ari Leifsson(99% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success).
- Eduardo Mancha(99% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (56% duel success).
- Jano ter Horst(98% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
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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Ari Leifsson
Kolding IF · Superliga
Iceland28y
Tkl/901.07
KP/900.14
Reading Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Gurlica: 6y older
99% match
N/A
#2
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Eduardo Mancha
Buriram United · Liga Portugal
Brazil30y
Tkl/901.61
KP/900.00
Reading Defender
vs Gurlica: 8y older
99% match
N/A
#3
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Jano ter Horst
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Germany23y
Tkl/901.88
KP/901.32
Reading Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#4
J
Jhon Espinoza
Kasımpaşa · Super Lig
27y
Tkl/901.45
KP/900.81
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#5
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Srdjan Kuzmic
Viborg FF · Superliga
Slovenia22yContract 2027
Tkl/901.53
KP/900.00
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#6
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Alejandro Benítez
Lucena · La Liga
Spain25y
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.50
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
95% match
N/A
#7
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Allan Godói
Göztepe · Super Lig
Brazil33y
Tkl/901.80
KP/900.34
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable95% match
N/A
#8
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Luka Callø Carstensen
Aarhus Fremad · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.22
KP/900.52
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip95% match
N/A
#9
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Otavio Manoel Galdino Fernandes
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Brazil20y
Tkl/902.25
KP/900.35
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable95% match
N/A
#10
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Sergey Politevich
Torpedo BelAZ · Super Lig
Belarus36y
Tkl/901.00
KP/900.08
Physical StopperAerial
95% match
N/A
#11
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Michael Davis
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Belgium24yContract 2026
Tkl/904.83
KP/900.71
Aerial
95% match
N/A
#12
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Justin Hubner
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/901.81
KP/900.56
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip95% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Jakov Gurlica?▼
The top alternatives to Jakov Gurlica based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ari Leifsson, Eduardo Mancha, Jano ter Horst, Jhon Espinoza, Srdjan Kuzmic. 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 Gurlica in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Jakov Gurlica in 2026 include Ari Leifsson (N/A), Eduardo Mancha (N/A), Jano ter Horst (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jakov Gurlica play and who plays similarly?▼
Jakov Gurlica plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ari Leifsson (Iceland, N/A); Eduardo Mancha (Brazil, N/A); Jano ter Horst (Germany, N/A); Jhon Espinoza (, 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.