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Sampdoria· 2025/2026 · Coppa Italia · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Stipe Vulikic

DefenderCroatia25y€400KFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample

1.84Tkl/90

0.23KP/90

Based on 885 min · 2025/2026 · Coppa Italia · 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 Stipe Vulikic

Jérôme Boateng99% match
Bundesliga
Lars Bünning99% match
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Stephan Ambrosius

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.7 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.2 final-third passes/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.9/90). Note: this profile is based on 885 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Stipe Vulikic:

Jérôme Boateng(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.7 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (67% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.8/90).
Lars Bünning(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.8 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (67% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (10.3 final-third passes/90), dominant in the air (4.7 aerials won/90, 74%) and uses long balls frequently (9.6/90).
Stephan Ambrosius(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), uses long balls frequently (6.3/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Ball-Playing CBAerial

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Stipe Vulikic?▼

The top alternatives to Stipe Vulikic based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jérôme Boateng, Lars Bünning, Stephan Ambrosius, Claudio Kammerknecht, Tim Oberdorf. 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 Stipe Vulikic in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Stipe Vulikic in 2026 include Jérôme Boateng (N/A), Lars Bünning (N/A), Stephan Ambrosius (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Stipe Vulikic play and who plays similarly?▼

Stipe Vulikic plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jérôme Boateng (Germany, N/A); Lars Bünning (Germany, N/A); Stephan Ambrosius (Ghana, N/A); Claudio Kammerknecht (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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