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Ural· 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ítalo

DefenderBrazil24y€1.5MFull profile →

0.00Tkl/90

0.00KP/90

Based on 2,018 min · 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

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

Note: Top DNA style matches can come from lower leagues. We also surface Russian Cup peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.

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Top 3 alternatives to Ítalo

Emanuele Valeri77% match
Parma · Serie A · €3.0M
Nicolas Cozza77% match
Nantes · Ligue 1 · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

A Defender. The three closest DNA matches to Ítalo:

Emanuele Valeri(77% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90).
Nicolas Cozza(77% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, uses long balls frequently (5.3/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Abel Bretones(76% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Emanuele Valeri

Parma · Serie A

Italy27yContract 2027

Tkl/901.57

KP/901.74

Active Full-BackOut of form ↓

vs Ítalo: 3y older

77% match

€3.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Ítalo?▼

The top alternatives to Ítalo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Emanuele Valeri, Nicolas Cozza, Abel Bretones, Gaspar, Antonino Gallo. 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 Ítalo in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ítalo in 2026 include Emanuele Valeri (€3.0M), Nicolas Cozza (€3.0M), Abel Bretones (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ítalo play and who plays similarly?▼

Ítalo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Emanuele Valeri (Italy, €3.0M); Nicolas Cozza (France, €3.0M); Abel Bretones (Spain, €3.5M); Gaspar (Angola, €3.5M).

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.

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