AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Nikola Soldo
Players most similar to Nikola Soldo (Defender, €500K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Nikola Soldo
- 1.Nermin Zolotić88% DNA match·Noah
- 2.Josip Calusic87% DNA match·Konyaspor
- 3.Andrea Masiello86% DNA match·Südtirol
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Press IntensityTop 11%
“Nikola Soldo is a Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CB
Nikola Soldo is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (2.5 interceptions/90) and uses long balls frequently (7.5/90). The three most similar players to Nikola Soldo by playing style are:
- Nermin Zolotić(88% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (71% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (7.2/90). Note: this profile is based on 627 minutes of playing time this season.
- Josip Calusic(87% match) — Josip Ćalušić is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.5 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy).
- Andrea Masiello(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90) and meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 517 minutes of playing time this season.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Nermin Zolotić
Noah · Liga Portugal
Bosnia and Herzegovina32y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
vs Soldo: 7y older
88% match
N/A
#2
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Josip Calusic
Konyaspor · Super Lig
Croatia32yContract 2026
Tkl/900.61
KP/900.31
Reading DefenderAerial Defender
vs Soldo: 7y older
87% match
N/A
#3
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Andrea Masiello
Südtirol · Serie A
Italy40yContract 2026
Tkl/901.42
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Soldo: 15y older
86% match
N/A
#4
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Martin Erlić
FC Midtjylland · Superliga
Croatia28y
Tkl/901.39
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip86% match
€5.0M
#5
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Oliver Fobassam
Zwickau · Bundesliga
Germany23y
Tkl/900.97
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
86% match
N/A
#6
M
Marco Tol
Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie
Netherlands28y
Tkl/900.73
KP/900.33
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
N/A
#7
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Lorenzo Moretti
Virtus Entella · Serie A
Italy24y
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
86% match
N/A
#8
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Terence Kongolo
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands32y
Tkl/902.47
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
85% match
€4.4M
#9
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Toni Leistner
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga
Germany35y
Tkl/900.60
KP/900.40
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
N/A
#10
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Mads Bech Sørensen
FC Midtjylland · Superliga
Denmark27yContract 2027
Tkl/900.92
KP/900.37
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
N/A
#11
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Tomislav Glumac
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Croatia34yContract 2026
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
N/A
#12
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Fabrice N'Sakala
Annecy · Super Lig
DR Congo35yContract 2026
Tkl/902.34
KP/901.30
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
85% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Nikola Soldo?▼
The top alternatives to Nikola Soldo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nermin Zolotić, Josip Calusic, Andrea Masiello, Martin Erlić, Oliver Fobassam. 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 Soldo in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Nikola Soldo in 2026 include Nermin Zolotić (N/A), Josip Calusic (N/A), Andrea Masiello (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Nikola Soldo play and who plays similarly?▼
Nikola Soldo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nermin Zolotić (Bosnia and Herzegovina, N/A); Josip Calusic (Croatia, N/A); Andrea Masiello (Italy, N/A); Martin Erlić (Croatia, €5.0M).
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.