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Players like Luka Kulenović

STHeracles Almelo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuka Kulenović's profile ↗

The players most similar to Luka Kulenović are Juanmi Latasa, Michael Smith, Pape Moussa Fall. Doppel rates Juanmi Latasa (Real Valladolid) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Michael Smith scores 80/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.

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About Luka Kulenović

Luka Kulenović is a dominant aerial threat, excelling as a target man who can control the game in the air and provide defensive support with solid clearance stats. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 35% of his peers, highlighting his overall quality and reliability on the pitch, with minimal missed games over the past three seasons. While his finishing could use improvement, his ability to win duels and contribute in aerial situations makes him a valuable asset for any team looking to bolster their attacking options.

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Luka Kulenović

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Juanmi Latasasimilar↗Real Valladolid25€1.5m9380
2Michael Smithsimilar↗Sheffield Wednesday35€200k9380
3Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗RAAL La Louvière22€3.7m9284
4Oskar Zawadasimilar↗RKC Waalwijk30€500k9184
5Andrej Ilićsimilar↗1. FC Union Berlin26€8.3m9185
6Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗Borussia M'gladbach30€1.4m9183
7Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗Leeds United29€24m9081
8Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗KRC Genk26€18m9083
9Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗RWDM Brussels29€1.8m9082
10Nacho Ferrisimilar↗KVC Westerlo22€6.6m9082
11Steve Mouniésimilar↗Stade Brestois32€1.5m9080
12Serhou Guirassysimilar↗Borussia Dortmund30€34m8982

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Luka Kulenović

1. Juanmi LatasaReal Valladolid80/100

≈ 100% Luka Kulenović · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90

2. Michael SmithSheffield Wednesday80/100

≈ 100% Luka Kulenović · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90

3. Pape Moussa FallRAAL La Louvière84/100

≈ 100% Luka Kulenović · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Luka Kulenović?

By Doppel's fit score, Juanmi Latasa (Real Valladolid) is the closest profile to Luka Kulenović, with a 80/100 overall match. Michael Smith and Pape Moussa Fall are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Luka Kulenović?

Yes. Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 at roughly €200k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Luka Kulenović?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luka Kulenović's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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