What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Saša Lukić?

Lukić wins more aerial duels than Rice — 40% more. 95 ball recoveries in 30 games. €12M. You decide. Compared with Declan Rice (€12.0M vs anchor). Standout: Aerials Won (Top 6% among Premier League peers). Concern: Chances Missed (Bottom 15%).

How does Saša Lukić compare to Declan Rice?

Saša Lukić aerials won vs Declan Rice (79 aerials won in 30 games), but ball recoveries (95 ball recoveries in 30 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Saša Lukić's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Aerials Won (Top 6% among Premier League peers). Weakness: Chances Missed (Bottom 15%). Percentiles vs Premier League Midfielder with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Saša Lukić?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Declan Rice. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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AI Verdict: Saša Lukić

Central MidfieldSerbia29y€12.0MFull profile →

Box-to-BoxDefensive

1.45KP/90

0.05G/90

0.10A/90

Based on 2,357 min · 2024/2025 · Premier League · FULL

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Lukić wins more aerial duels than Rice — 40% more.

vs Declan Rice · Premier League · Same playing style · €12.0M

Lukić wins on

Aerials Won

3.01/90 · Top 6% · 79 aerials won in 30 games

Lukić loses on

Ball Recoveries

3.63/90 · 27th pct · 95 ball recoveries in 30 games

Based on 2,357 min (30 apps) vs anchor 3,099 min · 300 peers in Premier League MID · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Premier League · same-role pool

3.01/90

Top 6%

Lukić

Aerials Won

RT edge

2.15/90

Top 20%

Rice

3.63/90

27th pct

Lukić

Ball Recoveries

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5.36/90

Top 18%

Rice

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vs Premier League Midfielders

Aerials Won

3.01/90Top 6%

Chances Missed

0.15/90Bottom 15%

Dribbled Past

0.30/90Top 14%

Key Passes

1.45/90Top 20%

Percentile rank among Premier League midfielders (n=585) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-BoxDefensive

Saša Lukić is a Box-to-Box. Saša Lukić is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.

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