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Best Alternatives to Jan Mlakar

Players most similar to Jan Mlakar (Attacker, €3.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Jan Mlakar

  1. 1.Ante Budimir84% DNA match·Osasuna€3.0M
  2. 2.Roko Simic84% DNA match·Karlsruher SC€4.0M
  3. 3.Tiago Morais84% DNA match·Casa Pia€3.0M

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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“A Forward....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Small Sample

A Forward. Note: this profile is based on 549 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Jan Mlakar by playing style are:

  • Ante Budimir(84% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a constant goal threat (3.0 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.56 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
  • Roko Simic(84% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.28 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.8 dispossessed/90) and prone to committing fouls (2.6/90).
  • Tiago Morais(84% match) — A Forward. Note: this profile is based on 671 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Ante Budimir delivers 84% of the same playing style, at 14% lower cost (€3.0M vs €3.5M), with 0.56 goals per 90 at age 34. That's 224% of Jan Mlakar's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.

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

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Comparison Base
Jan Mlakar
AttackerSlovenia€3.5M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Ante Budimir
Osasuna · La Liga
Croatia34yContract 2027
G/900.56
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Mlakar: 7y older · +0.31 G/90
84% match
€3.0M
#2
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Roko Simic
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Croatia22y
G/900.70
A/900.00
Target Man
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Mlakar: 5y younger · +0.45 G/90
84% match
€4.0M
#3
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Tiago Morais
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Portugal22y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Small Sample
vs Mlakar: 5y younger
84% match
€3.0M
#4
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Igor Matanovic
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga
Croatia23y
G/900.37
A/900.13
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€7.0M
#5
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Sandro Kulenovic
Torino · Serie A
Croatia26yContract 2027
G/900.37
A/900.37
Complete ForwardProlific
83% match
€4.0M
#6
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Mateo Joseph
Mallorca · La Liga
England22yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.06
83% match
€3.5M
#7
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Thiago Borbas
Real Oviedo · La Liga
Uruguay24y
G/900.91
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€4.8M
#8
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Adam Buksa
Udinese · Serie A
Poland29yContract 2029
G/900.64
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€4.0M
#9
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Karl Etta Eyong
Levante · La Liga
Cameroon22y
G/900.41
A/900.17
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€3.0M
#10
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Mathias Pereira Lage
St. Pauli · Bundesliga
Portugal29yContract 2028
G/900.00
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
83% match
€3.5M
#11
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Charalampos Kostoulas
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Greece18yContract 2030
G/900.56
A/900.28
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
82% match
€25.0M
#12
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Vedat Muriqi
Mallorca · La Liga
Kosovo32yContract 2029
G/900.71
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable
82% match
€4.5M
Compare head-to-head:Mlakar vs Budimir →Mlakar vs Simic →Mlakar vs Morais →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Jan Mlakar?▼
The top alternatives to Jan Mlakar based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ante Budimir, Roko Simic, Tiago Morais, Igor Matanovic, Sandro Kulenovic. 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 Mlakar in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Jan Mlakar in 2026 include Ante Budimir (€3.0M), Roko Simic (€4.0M), Tiago Morais (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jan Mlakar play and who plays similarly?▼
Jan Mlakar plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ante Budimir (Croatia, €3.0M); Roko Simic (Croatia, €4.0M); Tiago Morais (Portugal, €3.0M); Igor Matanovic (Croatia, €7.0M).
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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