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Bayern U19· 2024/2025 · UEFA Youth League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ljubo Puljić

DefenderCroatia19y€2.8MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample

1.77Tkl/90

0.00KP/90

Based on 660 min · 2024/2025 · UEFA Youth 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 Ljubo Puljić

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey99% match
FC Köln · Bundesliga · €4.0M
Stephan Ambrosius99% match
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.7 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (7.2/90). Note: this profile is based on 660 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Ljubo Puljić:

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.5 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (69% duel success), central to possession (70 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.6/90).
Stephan Ambrosius(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), uses long balls frequently (6.3/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per Mertesacker(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.0 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (76% duel success).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Jahmai Simpson-Pusey

FC Köln · Bundesliga

England20yContract 2026

Tkl/901.04

KP/900.21

Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing

99% match

€4.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Ljubo Puljić?▼

The top alternatives to Ljubo Puljić based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Stephan Ambrosius, Per Mertesacker, Jérôme Boateng, Lars Bünning. 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 Ljubo Puljić in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ljubo Puljić in 2026 include Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (€4.0M), Stephan Ambrosius (N/A), Per Mertesacker (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ljubo Puljić play and who plays similarly?▼

Ljubo Puljić plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jahmai Simpson-Pusey (England, €4.0M); Stephan Ambrosius (Ghana, N/A); Per Mertesacker (Germany, N/A); Jérôme Boateng (Germany, 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.

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