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Moreirense· 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · FULL

Best Alternatives to Mateja Stjepanović

Defensive MidfieldSerbia22yN/AFull profile →

Ball-Winner

0.27KP/90

0.04G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 2,326 min · 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · FULL

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 Mateja Stjepanović

Adriano Firmino97% match
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Jandro Orellana95% match
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Juanse94% match
Tondela · Liga Portugal

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Winner

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as heavily involved in play (52 touches/90). The three closest DNA matches to Mateja Stjepanović:

Adriano Firmino(97% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (58 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Jandro Orellana(95% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (62 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Juanse(94% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Adriano Firmino

Santa Clara · Liga Portugal

Brazil26yContract 2027

KP/900.56

G/900.00

Ball-WinnerIn form ↑

vs Stjepanović: 4y older

97% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Mateja Stjepanović?▼

The top alternatives to Mateja Stjepanović based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Adriano Firmino, Jandro Orellana, Juanse, Max Grüger, Rodri. 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 Mateja Stjepanović in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Mateja Stjepanović in 2026 include Adriano Firmino (N/A), Jandro Orellana (N/A), Juanse (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Mateja Stjepanović play and who plays similarly?▼

Mateja Stjepanović plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Adriano Firmino (Brazil, N/A); Jandro Orellana (Spain, N/A); Juanse (Ecuador, N/A); Max Grüger (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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