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Varaždin· 2021/2022 · 1. HNL · FULL

Best Alternatives to Petar Bockaj

DefenderCroatia30y€2.7MFull profile →

Reading Defender

2.66Tkl/90

3.95KP/90

Based on 1,321 min · 2021/2022 · 1. HNL · 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 Petar Bockaj

Deyovaisio Zeefuik81% match
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga · €4.0M
Carlos Julio Martínez83% match
Atlético Baleares · La Liga

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Playing Style Analysis

Reading Defender

Petar Bočkaj is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (4.0 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.41 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.5 interceptions/90), delivers dangerous crosses (3.8 accurate crosses/90) and top 10% tackler in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Petar Bockaj:

Deyovaisio Zeefuik(81% match) — Deyovaisio Zeefuik is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes.
Carlos Julio Martínez(83% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90) and reads the game exceptionally (3.3 interceptions/90).
Erwin Koffi(83% match) — Erwin Koffi is a Reading Defender. Positionally astute defender who intercepts passing lanes.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Deyovaisio Zeefuik

Hertha BSC · Bundesliga

Netherlands28y

Tkl/902.03

KP/900.51

Reading DefenderSmall Sample

vs Bockaj: 2y younger

81% match

€4.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Petar Bockaj?▼

The top alternatives to Petar Bockaj based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Deyovaisio Zeefuik, Carlos Julio Martínez, Erwin Koffi, Max Geschwill, Abdoulaye Bamba. 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 Petar Bockaj in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Petar Bockaj in 2026 include Deyovaisio Zeefuik (€4.0M), Carlos Julio Martínez (N/A), Erwin Koffi (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Petar Bockaj play and who plays similarly?▼

Petar Bockaj plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Deyovaisio Zeefuik (Netherlands, €4.0M); Carlos Julio Martínez (Dominican Republic, N/A); Erwin Koffi (France, N/A); Max Geschwill (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.

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