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Bragantino· 2025 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Agustín Sant'Anna

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Active Full-BackSmall Sample

2.41Tkl/90

1.21KP/90

Based on 522 min · 2025 · Serie A · PARTIAL

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

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Top 3 alternatives to Agustín Sant'Anna

Marcus Pedersen85% match
Torino · Serie A · €3.5M
Gabriele Zappa84% match
Cagliari · Serie A · €4.0M
Denzel Dumfries80% match
Inter · Serie A · €25.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-BackSmall Sample

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 522 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Agustín Sant'Anna:

Marcus Pedersen(85% match) — A Active Full-Back.
Gabriele Zappa(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90).
Denzel Dumfries(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.20 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Marcus Pedersen

Torino · Serie A

Norway25yContract 2027

Tkl/900.97

KP/900.84

Active Full-BackSteady form

vs Sant'Anna: 3y younger

85% match

€3.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Agustín Sant'Anna?▼

The top alternatives to Agustín Sant'Anna based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marcus Pedersen, Gabriele Zappa, Denzel Dumfries, Brooke Norton-Cuffy, Emil Holm. 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 Agustín Sant'Anna in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Agustín Sant'Anna in 2026 include Marcus Pedersen (€3.5M), Gabriele Zappa (€4.0M), Denzel Dumfries (€25.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Agustín Sant'Anna play and who plays similarly?▼

Agustín Sant'Anna plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marcus Pedersen (Norway, €3.5M); Gabriele Zappa (Italy, €4.0M); Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands, €25.0M); Brooke Norton-Cuffy (England, €16.0M).

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.

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