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PAOK· 2025/2026 · Super League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Luka Ivanušec

MidfielderCroatia27y€8.5MFull profile →

0.00KP/90

0.19G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 2,775 min · 2025/2026 · Super 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 Luka Ivanušec

Nikola Vlašić84% match
Torino · Serie A · €9.0M
Jean-Paul Boëtius84% match
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga · €3.5M
Torben Müsel86% match
Rot-Weiss Essen · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Luka Ivanušec is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option. The three closest DNA matches to Luka Ivanušec:

Nikola Vlašić(84% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (50 touches/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.
Jean-Paul Boëtius(84% match) — Jean-Paul Boëtius is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
Torben Müsel(86% match) — Torben Müsel is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Nikola Vlašić

Torino · Serie A

Croatia28yContract 2027

KP/901.59

G/900.24

CreatorCreativeSteady form

84% match

€9.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Luka Ivanušec?▼

The top alternatives to Luka Ivanušec based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nikola Vlašić, Jean-Paul Boëtius, Torben Müsel, Leonhard Münst, Fabian Nürnberger. 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 Luka Ivanušec in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Luka Ivanušec in 2026 include Nikola Vlašić (€9.0M), Jean-Paul Boëtius (€3.5M), Torben Müsel (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Luka Ivanušec play and who plays similarly?▼

Luka Ivanušec plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nikola Vlašić (Croatia, €9.0M); Jean-Paul Boëtius (Netherlands, €3.5M); Torben Müsel (Germany, N/A); Leonhard Münst (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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