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Best Alternatives to Marko Lazetić

Players most similar to Marko Lazetić (Attacker, €4.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Marko Lazetić

  1. 1.Igor Matanovic87% DNA match·SC Freiburg€7.0M
  2. 2.Roko Simic87% DNA match·Karlsruher SC€4.0M
  3. 3.Haris Tabakovic87% DNA match·Borussia Mönchengladbach€3.0M

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

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Intelligence Verdict

GoalsTop 21%
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“A Complete Forward....”

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete ForwardProlific

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.43 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90) and prone to committing fouls (2.9/90). The three most similar players to Marko Lazetić by playing style are:

  • Igor Matanovic(87% 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).
  • Roko Simic(87% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.28 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.8 dispossessed/90) and prone to committing fouls (2.6/90).
  • Haris Tabakovic(87% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.58 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90). Note: this profile is based on 774 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Igor Matanovic delivers 87% of the same playing style, at a 75% premium over Marko Lazetić, with 0.37 goals per 90 at age 23. That's 88% of Marko Lazetić'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 →

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Comparison Base
Marko Lazetić
AttackerSerbia€4.0M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Igor Matanovic
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga
Croatia23y
G/900.37
A/900.13
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Lazetić: -0.05 G/90
87% match
€7.0M
#2
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Roko Simic
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Croatia22y
G/900.70
A/900.00
Target Man
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Lazetić: +0.27 G/90
87% match
€4.0M
#3
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Haris Tabakovic
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Switzerland31yContract 2026
G/900.58
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
vs Lazetić: 9y older · +0.15 G/90
87% match
€3.0M
#4
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Phillip Tietz
FSV Mainz 05 · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2028
G/900.29
A/900.15
Target Man
Last 5: → Stable
86% match
€3.5M
#5
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Sandro Kulenovic
Torino · Serie A
Croatia26yContract 2027
G/900.37
A/900.37
Complete ForwardProlific
86% match
€4.0M
#6
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Dzenan Pejcinovic
VfL Wolfsburg · Bundesliga
Germany21yContract 2029
G/900.63
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
86% match
€6.0M
#7
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Mathias Pereira Lage
St. Pauli · Bundesliga
Portugal29yContract 2028
G/900.00
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
86% match
€3.5M
#8
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Ante Budimir
Osasuna · La Liga
Croatia34yContract 2027
G/900.56
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€3.0M
#9
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Ermedin Demirovic
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga
Bosnia and Herzegovina28yContract 2028
G/900.17
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€22.0M
#10
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Toni Martínez
Deportivo Alavés · La Liga
Spain28yContract 2028
G/900.39
A/900.10
Target Man
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€3.5M
#11
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Tim Kleindienst
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Germany30yContract 2028
G/900.52
A/900.23
Target ManProlific
83% match
€12.0M
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Henrik Meister
Pisa · Serie A
Denmark22y
G/900.12
A/900.00
Small Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€4.0M
Compare head-to-head:Lazetić vs Matanovic →Lazetić vs Simic →Lazetić vs Tabakovic →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Marko Lazetić?▼
The top alternatives to Marko Lazetić based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Igor Matanovic, Roko Simic, Haris Tabakovic, Phillip Tietz, Sandro Kulenovic. 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 Marko Lazetić in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Marko Lazetić in 2026 include Igor Matanovic (€7.0M), Roko Simic (€4.0M), Haris Tabakovic (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Marko Lazetić play and who plays similarly?▼
Marko Lazetić plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Igor Matanovic (Croatia, €7.0M); Roko Simic (Croatia, €4.0M); Haris Tabakovic (Switzerland, €3.0M); Phillip Tietz (Germany, €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.
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