What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Nikola Milenković?

Milenković sweeps up more than Gvardiol — 46% more. 15 tackles won in 38 games. €30M. You decide. Compared with Josko Gvardiol (€30.0M vs anchor). Standout: Aerials Won (Top 18% among Premier League peers). Concern: Tackles Won (Bottom 14%).

How does Nikola Milenković compare to Josko Gvardiol ?

Nikola Milenković clearances vs Josko Gvardiol (218 clearances in 38 games), but tackles won (15 tackles won in 38 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Nikola Milenković's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Aerials Won (Top 18% among Premier League peers). Weakness: Tackles Won (Bottom 14%). Percentiles vs Premier League Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Nikola Milenković?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Josko Gvardiol . See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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AI Verdict: Nikola Milenković

Centre BackSerbia28y€30.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerial

0.88Tkl/90

0.08KP/90

Based on 3,374 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

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Milenković sweeps up more than Gvardiol — 46% more.

vs Josko Gvardiol · Premier League · Same playing style · €30.0M

Milenković wins on

Clearances

5.82/90 · 218 clearances in 38 games

Milenković loses on

Tackles Won

0.40/90 · Bottom 14% · 15 tackles won in 38 games

Based on 3,374 min (38 apps) vs anchor 1,374 min · 300 peers in Premier League DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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5.82/90

Milenković

Clearances

RT edge

4.00/90

Gvardiol

0.40/90

Bottom 14%

Milenković

Tackles Won

gap

0.90/90

44th pct

Gvardiol

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vs Premier League Defenders

Aerials Won

3.44/90Top 18%

Tackles Won

0.40/90Bottom 14%

Key Passes

0.08/90Bottom 19%

Chances Missed

0.07/90Bottom 21%

Percentile rank among Premier League defenders (n=681) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.8 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (67% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.4/90).

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