AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Antonio Caracciolo
Players most similar to Antonio Caracciolo (Defender, €400K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.0 clearances/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Antonio Caracciolo by playing style are:
- Hasan Kuruçay(99% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.9 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.5/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Teo Quintero(99% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.5 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), uses long balls frequently (5.9/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Srdjan Kuzmic(99% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
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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Hasan Kuruçay
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Denmark28y
Tkl/901.88
KP/900.09
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#2
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Teo Quintero
Sparta Rotterdam · Eredivisie
Venezuela27y
Tkl/902.19
KP/900.47
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable99% match
N/A
#3
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Srdjan Kuzmic
Viborg FF · Superliga
Slovenia22yContract 2027
Tkl/901.53
KP/900.00
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot99% match
N/A
#4
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Armel Bella-Kotchap
Hellas Verona · Serie A
Germany24yContract 2030
Tkl/901.21
KP/900.07
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
€7.5M
#5
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Kristoffer Ajer
Brentford · Premier League
Norway27yContract 2028
Tkl/901.96
KP/900.28
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
€18.0M
#6
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Yerson Mosquera
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Colombia24yContract 2030
Tkl/902.72
KP/900.50
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
€10.0M
#7
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Allan Godói
Göztepe · Super Lig
Brazil32y
Tkl/901.95
KP/900.36
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#8
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Cristian David Castro Devenish
AVS · Liga Portugal
Colombia25yContract 2026
Tkl/900.89
KP/900.28
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#9
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Justin Hubner
Fortuna Sittard · Eredivisie
Netherlands22y
Tkl/902.00
KP/900.75
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: → Stable98% match
N/A
#10
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Otavio Manoel Galdino Fernandes
Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal
Brazil20y
Tkl/902.49
KP/900.42
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip98% match
N/A
#11
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Konstantinos Mavropanos
West Ham United · Premier League
Greece28yContract 2028
Tkl/901.39
KP/900.05
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
€15.0M
#12
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Victor Nelsson
Hellas Verona · Serie A
Denmark27yContract 2026
Tkl/901.69
KP/900.07
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot98% match
€7.5M
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Ask AI about Antonio Caracciolo →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Antonio Caracciolo?▼
The top alternatives to Antonio Caracciolo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Hasan Kuruçay, Teo Quintero, Srdjan Kuzmic, Armel Bella-Kotchap, Kristoffer Ajer. 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 Antonio Caracciolo in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Antonio Caracciolo in 2026 include Hasan Kuruçay (N/A), Teo Quintero (N/A), Srdjan Kuzmic (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Antonio Caracciolo play and who plays similarly?▼
Antonio Caracciolo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Hasan Kuruçay (Denmark, N/A); Teo Quintero (Venezuela, N/A); Srdjan Kuzmic (Slovenia, N/A); Armel Bella-Kotchap (Germany, €7.5M).
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.