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Best Alternatives to Lazar Rosić

Players most similar to Lazar Rosić (Defender, €750K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Lazar Rosić

  1. 1.Josip Calusic87% DNA match·Konyaspor
  2. 2.Stefan de Vrij87% DNA match·Inter€3.5M
  3. 3.Botond Balogh87% DNA match·Kocaelispor

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

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Intelligence Verdict

Aerials WonTop 6%

Lazar Rosić is a Ball-Playing CB....

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

Lazar Rosić is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (8.3 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (69% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.4 final-third passes/90), dominant in the air (3.7 aerials won/90, 68%) and uses long balls frequently (10.5/90). The three most similar players to Lazar Rosić by playing style are:

  • Josip Calusic(87% match)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).
  • Stefan de Vrij(87% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.5 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in possession (73 passes/90), central to possession (85 touches/90) and dominant in the air (3.4 aerials won/90, 61%).
  • Botond Balogh(87% match)Botond Balogh is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (7.5/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Stefan de Vrij delivers 87% of the same playing style, at a 367% premium over Lazar Rosić, and is 34 years old.

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

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Lazar Rosić
DefenderSerbia€750K
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Josip Calusic
Konyaspor · Super Lig
Croatia32yContract 2026
Tkl/900.61
KP/900.31
Reading DefenderAerial Defender
87% match
N/A
#2
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Stefan de Vrij
Inter · Serie A
Netherlands34yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
vs Rosić: 2y older
87% match
€3.5M
#3
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Botond Balogh
Kocaelispor · Super Lig
Hungary23y
Tkl/901.52
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
vs Rosić: 9y younger
87% match
N/A
#4
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Lautaro Giannetti
Antalyaspor · Super Lig
Argentina32yContract 2027
Tkl/901.80
KP/900.16
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
86% match
N/A
#5
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Mustafa Eser
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Turkey24yContract 2026
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
86% match
N/A
#6
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Mads Bech Sørensen
FC Midtjylland · Superliga
Denmark27yContract 2027
Tkl/900.92
KP/900.37
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
86% match
N/A
#7
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Martin Erlić
FC Midtjylland · Superliga
Croatia28y
Tkl/901.39
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip
86% match
€5.0M
#8
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Tomislav Glumac
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Croatia34yContract 2026
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
86% match
N/A
#9
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A. Andersson
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Sweden29y
Tkl/902.13
KP/901.29
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dip
86% match
N/A
#10
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Nermin Zolotić
Noah · Liga Portugal
Bosnia and Herzegovina32y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
85% match
N/A
#11
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Toni Leistner
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga
Germany35y
Tkl/900.60
KP/900.40
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
N/A
#12
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Çağlar Söyüncü
Fenerbahçe · Super Lig
Turkey29yContract 2027
Tkl/902.23
KP/900.62
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€6.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Lazar Rosić?
The top alternatives to Lazar Rosić based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Josip Calusic, Stefan de Vrij, Botond Balogh, Lautaro Giannetti, Mustafa Eser. 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 Lazar Rosić in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Lazar Rosić in 2026 include Josip Calusic (N/A), Stefan de Vrij (€3.5M), Botond Balogh (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Lazar Rosić play and who plays similarly?
Lazar Rosić plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Josip Calusic (Croatia, N/A); Stefan de Vrij (Netherlands, €3.5M); Botond Balogh (Hungary, N/A); Lautaro Giannetti (Argentina, 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.