AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Stipe Vulikic
Players most similar to Stipe Vulikic (Defender, €400K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Stipe Vulikic
- 1.Xavier Mbuyamba100% DNA match·FC Volendam
- 2.Laurits Bust99% DNA match·HB Køge
- 3.Malthe Kristensen99% DNA match·Middelfart
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
Aerials WonTop 20%
“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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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 most similar players to Stipe Vulikic by playing style are:
- Xavier Mbuyamba(100% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (9.8 final-third passes/90) and switches play with precision (5.6 long balls/90, 61% accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 740 minutes of playing time this season.
- Laurits Bust(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.2 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (10.1 final-third passes/90), central to possession (72 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (11.0/90) and a high-intensity presser (press score 3.0/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up.
- Malthe Kristensen(99% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.1 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (8.1/90).
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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Xavier Mbuyamba
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands24y
Tkl/902.19
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot100% match
N/A
#2
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Laurits Bust
HB Køge · Superliga
Denmark27y
Tkl/902.33
KP/901.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Vulikic: 2y older
99% match
N/A
#3
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Malthe Kristensen
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark21y
Tkl/900.98
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Vulikic: 4y younger
99% match
N/A
#4
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Silvinho Esajas
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/902.02
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
#5
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Lukas Kirkegaard
Viborg FF · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2028
Tkl/901.20
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#6
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Lars Bünning
Dynamo Dresden · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.75
KP/900.27
Ball-Playing CBAerial
99% match
N/A
#7
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Henrique Silva
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
20y
Tkl/901.83
KP/900.17
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip99% match
N/A
#8
M
M. Kannegaard
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark19y
Tkl/901.27
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
99% match
N/A
#9
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Philip Søndergaard
Brøndby IF · Superliga
Denmark19y
Tkl/901.90
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#10
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Max Bruns
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands23y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
99% match
N/A
#11
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Stephan Ambrosius
Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga
Ghana27yContract 2027
Tkl/902.46
KP/900.49
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#12
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Gustav Bjerge
Hobro · Superliga
Denmark20y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.42
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Stipe Vulikic?▼
The top alternatives to Stipe Vulikic based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Xavier Mbuyamba, Laurits Bust, Malthe Kristensen, Silvinho Esajas, Lukas Kirkegaard. 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 Xavier Mbuyamba (N/A), Laurits Bust (N/A), Malthe Kristensen (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 Xavier Mbuyamba (Netherlands, N/A); Laurits Bust (Denmark, N/A); Malthe Kristensen (Denmark, N/A); Silvinho Esajas (Netherlands, 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.