AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Sasa Ivkovic
Players most similar to Sasa Ivkovic (Defender, €1.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Sasa Ivkovic
- 1.Koni De Winter87% DNA match·AC Milan€20.0M
- 2.Josip Calusic87% DNA match·Konyaspor
- 3.Nermin Zolotić85% DNA match·Noah
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
RT
Intelligence Verdict
Chances MissedTop 0%
???Bottom 7%
“Saša Ivković is a Ball-Playing CB....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial
Saša Ivković is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90) and meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy). The three most similar players to Sasa Ivkovic by playing style are:
- Koni De Winter(87% match) — Koni De Winter is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.7 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.2 aerials won/90, 70%).
- Josip Calusic(87% match) — Josip Ćalušić is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.5 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy).
- Nermin Zolotić(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (71% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (7.2/90). Note: this profile is based on 627 minutes of playing time this season.
Transfer Intelligence
Koni De Winter delivers 87% of the same playing style, at a 1233% premium over Sasa Ivkovic, with 0.99 tackles won per 90 at age 23.
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
K
Koni De Winter
AC Milan · Serie A
Belgium23yContract 2030
Tkl/900.99
KP/900.25
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Ivkovic: €19M more expensive · 9y younger
87% match
€20.0M
#2
J
Josip Calusic
Konyaspor · Super Lig
Croatia32yContract 2026
Tkl/900.61
KP/900.31
Reading DefenderAerial Defender
87% match
N/A
#3
N
Nermin Zolotić
Noah · Liga Portugal
Bosnia and Herzegovina32y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
85% match
N/A
#4
Z
Zan Zaletel
Viborg FF · Superliga
Slovenia26yContract 2027
Tkl/900.48
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot86% match
N/A
#5
B
Botond Balogh
Kocaelispor · Super Lig
Hungary23y
Tkl/901.52
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
#6
M
Martin Erlić
FC Midtjylland · Superliga
Croatia28y
Tkl/901.39
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip86% match
€5.0M
#7
T
Tomislav Glumac
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Croatia34yContract 2026
Tkl/901.06
KP/900.29
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable85% match
N/A
#8
I
Igor Julio
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Brazil28yContract 2027
Tkl/900.47
KP/900.19
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
85% match
€15.0M
#9
M
Mustafa Eser
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Turkey24yContract 2026
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
85% match
N/A
#10
T
Toni Leistner
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga
Germany35y
Tkl/900.60
KP/900.40
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
N/A
#11
E
Eric Botteghin
Portuguesa · Eredivisie
Brazil38y
Tkl/901.61
KP/900.44
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
85% match
N/A
#12
S
Salif Sané
SA Merignac · Bundesliga
Senegal35y
Tkl/901.43
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
84% match
€7.0M
⬡
Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Sasa Ivkovic.
Ask AI about Sasa Ivkovic →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Sasa Ivkovic?▼
The top alternatives to Sasa Ivkovic based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Koni De Winter, Josip Calusic, Nermin Zolotić, Zan Zaletel, Botond Balogh. 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 Koni De Winter (€20.0M), Josip Calusic (N/A), Nermin Zolotić (N/A). 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 Koni De Winter (Belgium, €20.0M); Josip Calusic (Croatia, N/A); Nermin Zolotić (Bosnia and Herzegovina, N/A); Zan Zaletel (Slovenia, 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.