AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Vladan Bubanja
Players most similar to Vladan Bubanja (Midfielder, €800K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Vladan Bubanja
- 1.Nordin Bukala99% DNA match·FC Volendam
- 2.Alonzo Engwanda98% DNA match·FC Utrecht
- 3.Marcelencio Esajas98% DNA match·TOP Oss
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Vladan Bubanja is a Ball-Winner. Aggressive midfielder who disrupts opponents. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.2 tackles/90) and top 10% tackler in the league. The three most similar players to Vladan Bubanja by playing style are:
- Nordin Bukala(99% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.2 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
- Alonzo Engwanda(98% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.0 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (50 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Marcelencio Esajas(98% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.3 interceptions/90), wins the ball cleanly (2.0 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (51 touches/90), active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
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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Nordin Bukala
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
KP/900.38
G/900.11
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Bubanja: 7y younger
99% match
N/A
#2
A
Alonzo Engwanda
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Belgium23y
KP/900.22
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: → Stablevs Bubanja: 4y younger
98% match
N/A
#3
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Marcelencio Esajas
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Netherlands23yContract 2027
KP/900.67
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Bubanja: 4y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
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Leon Robinson
Kaiserslautern · Bundesliga
Germany24y
KP/900.25
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#5
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Jaygo van Ommeren
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Netherlands18y
KP/900.84
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#6
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Abdul Moro
Horsens · Superliga
Denmark20yContract 2028
KP/900.49
G/900.00
MetronomeDefensive
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#7
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Philip Brittijn
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Netherlands22yContract 2028
KP/900.50
G/900.15
Balanced MidfielderDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#8
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Anouar El Azzouzi
Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga
Morocco24yContract 2029
KP/900.52
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#9
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Furkan Soyalp
Kayserispor · Super Lig
Turkey30y
KP/900.76
G/900.05
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
N/A
#10
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Marcel Benger
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Germany27y
KP/900.64
G/900.00
Ball-Winner
Last 5: → Stable97% match
N/A
#11
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Gibson Yah
FC Volendam · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
KP/900.57
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
#12
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Charlys
Hellas Verona · Serie A
Brazil22y
KP/900.27
G/900.00
Ball-WinnerDefensive
Last 5: ↑ Hot97% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Vladan Bubanja?▼
The top alternatives to Vladan Bubanja based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nordin Bukala, Alonzo Engwanda, Marcelencio Esajas, Leon Robinson, Jaygo van Ommeren. 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 Vladan Bubanja in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Vladan Bubanja in 2026 include Nordin Bukala (N/A), Alonzo Engwanda (N/A), Marcelencio Esajas (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Vladan Bubanja play and who plays similarly?▼
Vladan Bubanja plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nordin Bukala (Netherlands, N/A); Alonzo Engwanda (Belgium, N/A); Marcelencio Esajas (Netherlands, N/A); Leon Robinson (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.