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Zenit· 2023/2024 · Russian Cup · FULL

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MidfielderSerbia31y€1.3MFull profile →

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0.00KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 751 min · 2023/2024 · Russian Cup · 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 S. Zdjelar

Denis Huseinbasic77% match
Sporting Braga · Bundesliga · €3.0M
Saša Lukić79% match
Ipswich Town · Premier League · €12.0M
Jeremiah Mensah79% match
Bayer 04 Leverkusen · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

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Saša Zdjelar is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option. Note: this profile is based on 751 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to S. Zdjelar:

Denis Huseinbasic(77% match) — Denis Huseinbasic is a Balanced Midfielder. Well-rounded midfielder contributing in multiple phases.
Saša Lukić(79% match) — Saša Lukić is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.
Jeremiah Mensah(79% match) — Jeremiah Dennit Mensah is a Midfielder. Solid midfield option. (Limited sample: 327 mins)

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Denis Huseinbasic

Sporting Braga · Bundesliga

Germany25yContract 2027

KP/900.49

G/900.00

Balanced Midfielder

vs Zdjelar: 6y younger

77% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to S. Zdjelar?▼

The top alternatives to S. Zdjelar based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Denis Huseinbasic, Saša Lukić, Jeremiah Mensah, Doni Arifi, Aljaz Casar. 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 S. Zdjelar in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to S. Zdjelar in 2026 include Denis Huseinbasic (€3.0M), Saša Lukić (€12.0M), Jeremiah Mensah (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does S. Zdjelar play and who plays similarly?▼

S. Zdjelar plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Denis Huseinbasic (Germany, €3.0M); Saša Lukić (Serbia, €12.0M); Jeremiah Mensah (Germany, N/A); Doni Arifi (Finland, 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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