Dejan Ljubičić

Not explosive; relies on positioning and reading play over burst. (conf 0.55)

Average top speed for a tall central midfielder. (conf 0.55)

Reasonably balanced for a 187 cm player but not nimble in tight areas. (conf 0.55)

Covers a lot of ground in box-to-box duties across a long season. (conf 0.55)

Tidy first touch that lets him play forward quickly under pressure. (conf 0.55)

Carries the ball competently without being a dribbler. (conf 0.55)

Tall frame helps him protect the ball in midfield battles. (conf 0.55)

Good technique for passes and shots from distance. (conf 0.55)

Safe, tempo-setting short passing in midfield combinations. (conf 0.55)

Switches and forward passes from deep are a feature of his game. (conf 0.55)

Crossing is secondary to his central midfield role. (conf 0.55)

Reads gaps well and picks out forward runners. (conf 0.55)

Contributes the odd goal but finishing is not a core strength. (conf 0.55)

Takes shots when they are on, without forcing low-value efforts. (conf 0.55)

Makes late arrivals into the box from midfield at times. (conf 0.55)

Occasional threat from range but no known dead-ball specialist. (conf 0.55)

Height gives him a solid aerial presence in both boxes. (conf 0.55)

Competitive in duels thanks to size and good timing. (conf 0.55)

Active presser who works in Köln, Zagreb and Schalke systems. (conf 0.55)

Breaks up play with interceptions and tackles in midfield. (conf 0.55)

Disciplined in covering lanes in front of the defence. (conf 0.55)

Calm in possession under pressure; rarely rushed. (conf 0.55)

Mature, low-risk choices on and off the ball. (conf 0.55)

Reliable engine who captained Rapid Wien and works in every phase. (conf 0.55)

Suffered an ACL injury in 2019-20 that derailed an intended move. (conf 0.3)

Age 28, a proven level; limited upside beyond consolidation. (conf 0.55)

Austria international with Bundesliga and Croatian league titles behind him. (conf 0.55)