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FC Midtjylland· 2025/2026 · Superliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Martin Erlić

DefenderCroatia28y€5.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample

1.39Tkl/90

0.18KP/90

Based on 838 min · 2025/2026 · Superliga · 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 Martin Erlić

Zan Zaletel86% match
Viborg FF · Superliga
Malte Kiilerich85% match
Hvidovre · Superliga
Mats Köhlert85% match
Brøndby IF · Superliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample

Martin Erlić is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.8 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and switches play with precision (7.4 long balls/90, 67% accuracy). The three closest DNA matches to Martin Erlić:

Zan Zaletel(86% match) — Žan Zaletel is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.
Malte Kiilerich(85% match) — Malte Kiilerich is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.
Mats Köhlert(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), central to possession (78 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Zan Zaletel

Viborg FF · Superliga

Slovenia26yContract 2027

Tkl/900.48

KP/900.00

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingIn form ↑

vs Erlić: 2y younger

86% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Martin Erlić?▼

The top alternatives to Martin Erlić based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Zan Zaletel, Malte Kiilerich, Mats Köhlert, Mads Bech Sørensen, A. Andersson. 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 Martin Erlić in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Martin Erlić in 2026 include Zan Zaletel (N/A), Malte Kiilerich (N/A), Mats Köhlert (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Martin Erlić play and who plays similarly?▼

Martin Erlić plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Zan Zaletel (Slovenia, N/A); Malte Kiilerich (Denmark, N/A); Mats Köhlert (Germany, N/A); Mads Bech Sørensen (Denmark, 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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