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Torino· 2025/2026 · Serie A · FULL

Best Alternatives to Nikola Vlašić

Attacking MidfieldCroatia28y€9.0MFull profile →

CreatorCreative

1.59KP/90

0.24G/90

0.09A/90

Based on 3,056 min · 2025/2026 · Serie A · FULL

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 Nikola Vlašić

Jens Odgaard80% match
Bologna · Serie A · €15.0M
Antonio Vergara80% match
Napoli · Serie A · €15.0M
Daniel Maldini80% match
Lazio · Serie A · €10.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorCreative

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90), active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (50 touches/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Nikola Vlašić:

Jens Odgaard(80% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a regular goalscorer (0.33 goals/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Antonio Vergara(80% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.29 assists/90), heavily involved in play (51 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.9/90), active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.
Daniel Maldini(80% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.6/90).

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Jens Odgaard

Bologna · Serie A

Denmark27yContract 2027

KP/900.91

G/900.33

CreatorOut of form ↓

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80% match

€15.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Nikola Vlašić?▼

The top alternatives to Nikola Vlašić based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jens Odgaard, Antonio Vergara, Daniel Maldini, Cristian Volpato, Lazar Samardžić. 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 Vlašić in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Nikola Vlašić in 2026 include Jens Odgaard (€15.0M), Antonio Vergara (€15.0M), Daniel Maldini (€10.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Nikola Vlašić play and who plays similarly?▼

Nikola Vlašić plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jens Odgaard (Denmark, €15.0M); Antonio Vergara (Italy, €15.0M); Daniel Maldini (Italy, €10.0M); Cristian Volpato (Italy, €10.0M).

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.

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