AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Veljko Ilic
Players most similar to Veljko Ilic (Goalkeeper, €500K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Veljko Ilic
- 1.Roy Steur100% DNA match·FC Volendam
- 2.Timo Schlieck100% DNA match·SpVgg Greuther Fürth
- 3.A. Danko99% DNA match·Kolding IF
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 Commanding Keeper....”
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Commanding KeeperSmall Sample
A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), reliable in goal (3.0 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.5 punches/90). However, he concedes frequently (1.63/90). The three most similar players to Veljko Ilic by playing style are:
- Roy Steur(100% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), reliable in goal (3.0 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90). However, he concedes frequently (3.25/90).
- Timo Schlieck(100% match) — A Commanding Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), reliable in goal (3.0 saves/90) and commands the box with authority (1.2 punches/90). However, he concedes frequently (2.44/90).
- A. Danko(99% match) — A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/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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Roy Steur
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands21y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding KeeperSmall Sample
100% match
N/A
#2
T
Timo Schlieck
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Germany20y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding KeeperSmall Sample
vs Ilic: 2y younger
100% match
N/A
#3
A
A. Danko
Kolding IF · Superliga
Slovakia22y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
99% match
N/A
#4
B
Bertil Grønkjær
Aalborg BK · Superliga
Denmark18y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding KeeperSmall Sample
99% match
N/A
#5
M
Matheus Mendes Werneck de Oliveira
Alverca · Liga Portugal
Brazil27y
Tkl/900.11
Commanding KeeperSmall Sample
99% match
N/A
#6
J
Jankat Yılmaz
Eyüpspor · Super Lig
Turkey21y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
99% match
N/A
#7
J
João Gonçalves
AVS · Liga Portugal
Portugal25y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding KeeperSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#8
C
Charles
Vitória Guimarães · Liga Portugal
Brazil32yContract 2027
Tkl/900.06
Traditional Keeper
98% match
N/A
#9
D
Dominik Reimann
Magdeburg · Bundesliga
Germany28y
Tkl/900.00
Sweeper-Keeper
98% match
N/A
#10
B
Bernardo
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Brazil23yContract 2027
Tkl/900.12
Commanding Keeper
98% match
N/A
#11
D
Daniel Bielica
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Poland27y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
98% match
N/A
#12
I
Igor Vekic
Vejle Boldklub · Superliga
Slovenia28y
Tkl/900.00
Commanding Keeper
98% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Veljko Ilic?▼
The top alternatives to Veljko Ilic based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Roy Steur, Timo Schlieck, A. Danko, Bertil Grønkjær, Matheus Mendes Werneck de Oliveira. 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 Veljko Ilic in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Veljko Ilic in 2026 include Roy Steur (N/A), Timo Schlieck (N/A), A. Danko (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Veljko Ilic play and who plays similarly?▼
Veljko Ilic plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Roy Steur (Netherlands, N/A); Timo Schlieck (Germany, N/A); A. Danko (Slovakia, N/A); Bertil Grønkjær (Denmark, 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.