RisingTransfers
⬡ AI DNA · Live season
Roma

Best Alternatives to Alessandro Romano

Defensive MidfieldSwitzerland19yN/AFull profile →
Box-to-BoxCreative
1.98KP/90
0.00G/90
0.13A/90

Based on 1,429 min · 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

DNA matchPrioritizes Serie A & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Alessandro Romano

  1. Andrea Ghion97% match

    Sassuolo · Serie A

  2. Ardon Jashari76% match

    AC Milan · Serie A · €30.0M

  3. Youssouf Fofana76% match

    AC Milan · Serie A · €28.0M

Ranked by RT Player DNA + league/value credibility. Scroll for full list, per-90 stats, and share cards.

Next: turn this shortlist into a card or a lineup.

Make Romano's card →Build XI with shortlist →Share cards ↓

Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-BoxCreative

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), penetrates with forward passing (8.8 final-third passes/90), heavily involved in play (62 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.2/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Alessandro Romano:

  • Andrea Ghion(97% match) A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), heavily involved in play (67 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (3.1/90) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Ardon Jashari(76% match) A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), central to possession (71 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
  • Youssouf Fofana(76% match) A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90).

Similarity uses per-90 performance across playing-style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

Comparison Base
Alessandro Romano
MidfielderSwitzerlandSerie AN/A

Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Show 8 more matches

Top 8 shown first · 16 total ranked by DNA + league fit.

Share the comparison

Download RT stat cards for Alessandro Romano vs Andrea Ghion, Ardon Jashari, and Youssouf Fofana. Post to X or WhatsApp — DNA + season totals from RT.

Alessandro Romano RT player card

Source · Alessandro Romano

Andrea Ghion RT player card

Alt · Andrea Ghion

Ardon Jashari RT player card

Alt · Ardon Jashari

Youssouf Fofana RT player card

Alt · Youssouf Fofana

Want a deeper take? Scroll to Ask RT below — same shortlist, multi-turn chat.

Ask about replacements for Romano

Same DNA shortlist as above — budget fit, who to avoid, or why the top match works.

Knows 56,883 players. Knows 3,481 clubs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Alessandro Romano?
The top alternatives to Alessandro Romano based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Andrea Ghion, Ardon Jashari, Youssouf Fofana, Teun Koopmeiners, Manuel Locatelli. 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 Alessandro Romano in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Alessandro Romano in 2026 include Andrea Ghion (N/A), Ardon Jashari (€30.0M), Youssouf Fofana (€28.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Alessandro Romano play and who plays similarly?
Alessandro Romano plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Andrea Ghion (Italy, N/A); Ardon Jashari (Switzerland, €30.0M); Youssouf Fofana (France, €28.0M); Teun Koopmeiners (Netherlands, €28.0M).
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.