AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Nikola Petković
Players most similar to Nikola Petković (Attacker, €400K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Nikola Petković
- 1.Nils Eggens98% DNA match·FC Groningen
- 2.Robert Ramsak98% DNA match·Sandhausen
- 3.Levy Nene98% DNA match·Nordsjælland
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Complete Forward....”
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Complete ForwardProlificSmall Sample
A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.44 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. Note: this profile is based on 620 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Nikola Petković by playing style are:
- Nils Eggens(98% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.59 goals/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
- Robert Ramsak(98% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90). Note: this profile is based on 515 minutes of playing time this season.
- Levy Nene(98% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.49 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), draws fouls effectively (2.3/90) and top 20% scorer in the league. Note: this profile is based on 552 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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Nils Eggens
FC Groningen · Eredivisie
21yContract 2026
G/900.59
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Petković: 8y younger · +0.15 G/90
98% match
N/A
#2
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Robert Ramsak
Sandhausen · Bundesliga
Germany19y
G/900.35
A/900.17
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
vs Petković: 10y younger · -0.09 G/90
98% match
N/A
#3
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Levy Nene
Nordsjælland · Superliga
Ghana20y
G/900.49
A/900.16
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Petković: 9y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
C
Charles-Jesaja Herrmann
FC Bocholt · Eredivisie
Germany26y
G/900.27
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#5
J
Jason Ceka
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany26y
G/900.24
A/900.08
97% match
N/A
#6
K
Kikas
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Portugal27yContract 2026
G/900.44
A/900.07
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#7
S
Sidiki Chérif
Fenerbahçe · Super Lig
France19yContract 2028
G/900.28
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip97% match
€18.0M
#8
B
Batuhan Çelik
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Turkey21y
G/900.43
A/900.14
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stable96% match
N/A
#9
N
Noah Ganaus
Odense BK · Superliga
Germany25yContract 2028
G/900.42
A/900.08
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
#10
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K. Hansen
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Norway25y
G/900.61
A/900.00
Dynamic ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip96% match
N/A
#11
G
Guilherme Neiva Silva
AVS · Liga Portugal
Brazil25y
G/900.21
A/900.32
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot96% match
N/A
#12
J
Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga
Iceland27y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Nikola Petković?▼
The top alternatives to Nikola Petković based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nils Eggens, Robert Ramsak, Levy Nene, Charles-Jesaja Herrmann, Jason Ceka. 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 Petković in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Nikola Petković in 2026 include Nils Eggens (N/A), Robert Ramsak (N/A), Levy Nene (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 Petković play and who plays similarly?▼
Nikola Petković plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nils Eggens (, N/A); Robert Ramsak (Germany, N/A); Levy Nene (Ghana, N/A); Charles-Jesaja Herrmann (Germany, 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.