AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Strahinja Erakovic
Players most similar to Strahinja Erakovic (Defender, €8.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Strahinja Erakovic
- 1.Anel Ahmedhodzic84% DNA match·Feyenoord€12.0M
- 2.Hjalmar Ekdal84% DNA match·Burnley€6.0M
- 3.Jaka Bijol84% DNA match·Leeds United€18.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Ball-Playing CB....”
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Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (2.9 interceptions/90) and meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 566 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Strahinja Erakovic by playing style are:
- Anel Ahmedhodzic(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.0 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), central to possession (72 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Hjalmar Ekdal(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.3 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success) and dominant in the air (3.0 aerials won/90, 63%).
- Jaka Bijol(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), strong in aerial duels (3.2 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.3/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Anel Ahmedhodzic delivers 84% of the same playing style, at a 50% premium over Strahinja Erakovic, with 1.10 tackles won per 90 at age 27.
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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Anel Ahmedhodzic
Feyenoord · Eredivisie
Bosnia and Herzegovina27yContract 2029
Tkl/901.10
KP/900.53
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stablevs Erakovic: 2y older
84% match
€12.0M
#2
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Hjalmar Ekdal
Burnley · Premier League
Sweden27yContract 2027
Tkl/901.40
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stablevs Erakovic: 2y older
84% match
€6.0M
#3
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Jaka Bijol
Leeds United · Premier League
Slovenia27yContract 2030
Tkl/901.30
KP/900.36
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Erakovic: €10M more expensive · 2y older
84% match
€18.0M
#4
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Josip Sutalo
Ajax · Eredivisie
Croatia26yContract 2028
Tkl/900.65
KP/900.05
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€17.0M
#5
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Maxence Lacroix
Crystal Palace · Premier League
France26yContract 2029
Tkl/901.75
KP/900.21
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€35.0M
#6
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Tarik Muharemović
Sassuolo · Serie A
Bosnia and Herzegovina23yContract 2031
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.09
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€20.0M
#7
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Ladislav Krejci
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Czech Republic27yContract 2026
Tkl/901.10
KP/900.33
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot83% match
€22.0M
#8
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Kosta Nedeljkovic
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga
Serbia20yContract 2026
Tkl/900.36
KP/900.00
Small Sample
84% match
€8.0M
#9
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Joachim Andersen
Fulham · Premier League
Denmark29yContract 2029
Tkl/901.41
KP/900.22
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€25.0M
#10
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Waldemar Anton
Borussia Dortmund · Bundesliga
Germany29yContract 2028
Tkl/902.33
KP/900.44
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€18.0M
#11
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Luka Vuskovic
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga
Croatia19yContract 2026
Tkl/900.86
KP/900.74
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
€40.0M
#12
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Veljko Milosavljevic
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
Serbia18yContract 2030
Tkl/901.23
KP/900.24
Aerial Defender
83% match
€20.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Strahinja Erakovic?▼
The top alternatives to Strahinja Erakovic based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Anel Ahmedhodzic, Hjalmar Ekdal, Jaka Bijol, Josip Sutalo, Maxence Lacroix. 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 Strahinja Erakovic in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Strahinja Erakovic in 2026 include Anel Ahmedhodzic (€12.0M), Hjalmar Ekdal (€6.0M), Jaka Bijol (€18.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Strahinja Erakovic play and who plays similarly?▼
Strahinja Erakovic plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Anel Ahmedhodzic (Bosnia and Herzegovina, €12.0M); Hjalmar Ekdal (Sweden, €6.0M); Jaka Bijol (Slovenia, €18.0M); Josip Sutalo (Croatia, €17.0M).
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.