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Karlsruher SC· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Roko Simic

AttackerCroatia22y€4.0MFull profile →

Target Man

0.70G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 959 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

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 Roko Simic

Haris Tabakovic86% match
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga · €3.0M
Marvin Pieringer86% match
Heidenheim · Bundesliga · €4.5M
Lucas Höler86% match
SC Freiburg · Bundesliga · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.28 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90) and prone to committing fouls (2.6/90). The three closest DNA matches to Roko Simic:

Haris Tabakovic(86% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.48 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.9 aerials won/90).
Marvin Pieringer(86% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90).
Lucas Höler(86% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Haris Tabakovic

Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga

Switzerland32yContract 2026

G/900.48

A/900.07

Target ManProlificSteady form

vs Simic: 10y older · -0.22 G/90

86% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Roko Simic?▼

The top alternatives to Roko Simic based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Haris Tabakovic, Marvin Pieringer, Lucas Höler, Andrej Ilic, Samuel Essende. 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 Roko Simic in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Roko Simic in 2026 include Haris Tabakovic (€3.0M), Marvin Pieringer (€4.5M), Lucas Höler (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Roko Simic play and who plays similarly?▼

Roko Simic plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Haris Tabakovic (Switzerland, €3.0M); Marvin Pieringer (Germany, €4.5M); Lucas Höler (Germany, €3.0M); Andrej Ilic (Serbia, €6.0M).

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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