AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Nikola Milenković
Players most similar to Nikola Milenković (Defender, €30.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Nikola Milenković
- 1.Veljko Milosavljevic87% DNA match·AFC Bournemouth€20.0M
- 2.Maximilian Kilman86% DNA match·West Ham United€22.0M
- 3.Kristoffer Ajer86% DNA match·Brentford€18.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Aerials WonTop 15%
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBAerial
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (66% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.4/90). The three most similar players to Nikola Milenković by playing style are:
- Veljko Milosavljevic(87% match) — Milosavljevic is the kind of defender who wins games through the pass rather than the tackle—a ball-playing centre-back whose value lives in the build-up phase, not the trenches. His passes into the final third rank in the top 20% of Premier League defenders, and his volume of 46.6 passes per 90 places him above most peers in possession-based systems. Here's the counterintuitive part: his aerial win *rate* sits below average, yet his aerial *volume* lands in the top 30%—he's contesting more duels than most, just not winning them cleanly.
- Maximilian Kilman(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (6.4 clearances/90) and meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy).
- Kristoffer Ajer(86% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and commanding in the air (5.7 clearances/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Veljko Milosavljevic delivers 87% of the same playing style, at 33% lower cost (€20.0M vs €30.0M), with 1.23 tackles won per 90 at age 18.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
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Veljko Milosavljevic
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
Serbia18yContract 2030
Tkl/901.23
KP/900.24
Aerial Defender
vs Milenković: €10M cheaper · 10y younger
87% match
€20.0M
#2
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Maximilian Kilman
West Ham United · Premier League
England28yContract 2031
Tkl/900.92
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Milenković: €8M cheaper
86% match
€22.0M
#3
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Kristoffer Ajer
Brentford · Premier League
Norway28yContract 2028
Tkl/901.87
KP/900.26
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Milenković: €12M cheaper
86% match
€18.0M
#4
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Sven Botman
Newcastle United · Premier League
Netherlands26yContract 2027
Tkl/901.03
KP/900.43
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable86% match
€35.0M
#5
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Tiago Gabriel
Lecce · Serie A
Portugal21yContract 2027
Tkl/901.37
KP/900.05
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
€15.0M
#6
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Marcos Senesi
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
Argentina29yContract 2026
Tkl/901.71
KP/900.69
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€22.0M
#7
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Maxence Lacroix
Crystal Palace · Premier League
France26yContract 2029
Tkl/901.75
KP/900.21
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€35.0M
#8
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Ibrahima Konaté
Liverpool · Premier League
France26yContract 2026
Tkl/901.60
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€50.0M
#9
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Cristian Romero
Tottenham Hotspur · Premier League
Argentina28yContract 2027
Tkl/902.78
KP/900.62
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
€50.0M
#10
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Sepp van den Berg
Brentford · Premier League
Netherlands24yContract 2029
Tkl/900.64
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€28.0M
#11
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Nordi Mukiele
Sunderland · Premier League
France28yContract 2029
Tkl/902.31
KP/900.72
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€15.0M
#12
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Bremer
Juventus · Serie A
Brazil29yContract 2029
Tkl/901.03
KP/900.21
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
€35.0M
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Ask AI about Nikola Milenković →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Nikola Milenković?▼
The top alternatives to Nikola Milenković based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Veljko Milosavljevic, Maximilian Kilman, Kristoffer Ajer, Sven Botman, Tiago Gabriel. 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 Nikola Milenković in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Nikola Milenković in 2026 include Veljko Milosavljevic (€20.0M), Maximilian Kilman (€22.0M), Kristoffer Ajer (€18.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Nikola Milenković play and who plays similarly?▼
Nikola Milenković plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Veljko Milosavljevic (Serbia, €20.0M); Maximilian Kilman (England, €22.0M); Kristoffer Ajer (Norway, €18.0M); Sven Botman (Netherlands, €35.0M).
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.