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Al Wahda· 2025/2026 · UAE Pro League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Sasa Ivkovic

DefenderSerbia33y€1.5MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerial

0.48Tkl/90

0.12KP/90

Based on 1,665 min · 2025/2026 · UAE Pro League · 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 Sasa Ivkovic

Dimitrije Kamenovic82% match
Lazio · Serie A · €3.0M
Jorge Herrando81% match
Osasuna · La Liga · €3.5M
Kosta Nedeljkovic82% match
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga · €8.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.7 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success). The three closest DNA matches to Sasa Ivkovic:

Dimitrije Kamenovic(82% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90) and uses long balls frequently (7.9/90).
Jorge Herrando(81% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success).
Kosta Nedeljkovic(82% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90) and meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Dimitrije Kamenovic

Lazio · Serie A

Serbia25yContract 2026

Tkl/900.20

KP/900.20

Active Full-BackAerial

vs Ivkovic: 8y younger

82% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Sasa Ivkovic?▼

The top alternatives to Sasa Ivkovic based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Dimitrije Kamenovic, Jorge Herrando, Kosta Nedeljkovic, Maximilian Dietz, Emmanuel Biumla. 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 Sasa Ivkovic in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Sasa Ivkovic in 2026 include Dimitrije Kamenovic (€3.0M), Jorge Herrando (€3.5M), Kosta Nedeljkovic (€8.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Sasa Ivkovic play and who plays similarly?▼

Sasa Ivkovic plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Dimitrije Kamenovic (Serbia, €3.0M); Jorge Herrando (Spain, €3.5M); Kosta Nedeljkovic (Serbia, €8.0M); Maximilian Dietz (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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