AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Mihailo Ivanovic
Players most similar to Mihailo Ivanovic (Attacker, €3.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Mihailo Ivanovic
- 1.Franjo Ivanović86% DNA match·Benfica€18.0M
- 2.Igor Jesus85% DNA match·Nottingham Forest€11.6M
- 3.Igor Matanovic84% DNA match·SC Freiburg€7.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Aerials WonTop 2%
“A Target Man....”
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Target Man
A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (4.8 aerials won/90). The three most similar players to Mihailo Ivanovic by playing style are:
- Franjo Ivanović(86% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.4 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.67 goals/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90), draws fouls effectively (2.3/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.9 dispossessed/90).
- Igor Jesus(85% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.7 dispossessed/90).
- Igor Matanovic(84% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.54 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (5.0 aerials won/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90) and prone to committing fouls (2.5/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Franjo Ivanović delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 500% premium over Mihailo Ivanovic, with 0.62 goals per 90 at age 22. That's 232% of Mihailo Ivanovic'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 →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Franjo Ivanović
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Croatia22yContract 2030
G/900.62
A/900.10
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stablevs Ivanovic: €15M more expensive · +0.35 G/90
86% match
€18.0M
#2
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Igor Jesus
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Brazil25y
G/900.25
A/900.17
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Ivanovic: €9M more expensive · 4y older
85% match
€11.6M
#3
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Igor Matanovic
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga
Croatia23y
G/900.37
A/900.13
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Ivanovic: 2y older · +0.11 G/90
84% match
€7.0M
#4
T
Toni Martínez
Deportivo Alavés · La Liga
Spain28yContract 2028
G/900.39
A/900.10
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
€3.5M
#5
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Jørgen Strand Larsen
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Norway26yContract 2029
G/900.06
A/900.06
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
€45.0M
#6
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Haris Tabakovic
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Switzerland31yContract 2026
G/900.58
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
84% match
€3.0M
#7
D
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Leeds United · Premier League
England29yContract 2028
G/900.46
A/900.04
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
€22.0M
#8
A
Armando Broja
Burnley · Premier League
Albania24yContract 2030
G/900.11
A/900.11
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€8.0M
#9
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Romelu Lukaku
Napoli · Serie A
Belgium32yContract 2027
G/900.44
A/900.31
Complete ForwardProlific
83% match
€15.0M
#10
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Eric Hottmann
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany26y
G/900.18
A/900.12
Target Man
83% match
N/A
#11
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Ante Budimir
Osasuna · La Liga
Croatia34yContract 2027
G/900.56
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
€3.0M
#12
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Duván Zapata
Torino · Serie A
Colombia35yContract 2027
G/900.00
A/900.37
Target ManSmall Sample
83% match
€3.0M
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
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Who are the best alternatives to Mihailo Ivanovic?▼
The top alternatives to Mihailo Ivanovic based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Franjo Ivanović, Igor Jesus, Igor Matanovic, Toni Martínez, Jørgen Strand Larsen. 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 Mihailo Ivanovic in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Mihailo Ivanovic in 2026 include Franjo Ivanović (€18.0M), Igor Jesus (€11.6M), Igor Matanovic (€7.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Mihailo Ivanovic play and who plays similarly?▼
Mihailo Ivanovic plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Franjo Ivanović (Croatia, €18.0M); Igor Jesus (Brazil, €11.6M); Igor Matanovic (Croatia, €7.0M); Toni Martínez (Spain, €3.5M).
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.