Players like Stipe Vulikić
CB/LBSampdoria · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitStipe Vulikić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Stipe Vulikić are Kazunari Kita, Marc Bombardo, Christian Dalle Mura. Doppel rates Kazunari Kita (Real Sociedad B) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Christian Dalle Mura scores 80/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Stipe Vulikić is a robust aerial defender, excelling in aerial duels with impressive percentages that place him among the top 10% of his peers. Despite his low overall Sofascore rating, his durability shines through with only a handful of games missed in recent seasons, showcasing his reliability. While he may struggle with ball recovery metrics, his strength in the air makes him a valuable asset in defensive situations, particularly against high crosses.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Stipe Vulikić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Marc Bombardosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 21 | €700k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Christian Dalle Murasimilar↗ | Cosenza | 24 | €500k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Javi Castrosimilar↗ | AD Alcorcón | 26 | €1.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Marco Morenosimilar↗ | Eibar | 25 | €800k | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Marcel Beifussimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 24 | €2.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €2.7m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | David Torressimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 23 | €2.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Aritz Arambarrisimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Iker Reciosimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stipe Vulikić
≈ 100% Stipe Vulikić · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Stipe Vulikić · medium reliability
≈ 100% Stipe Vulikić · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stipe Vulikić?
By Doppel's fit score, Kazunari Kita (Real Sociedad B) is the closest profile to Stipe Vulikić, with a 81/100 overall match. Marc Bombardo and Christian Dalle Mura are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Stipe Vulikić?
Yes. Christian Dalle Mura (Cosenza) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Stipe Vulikić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Stipe Vulikić's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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