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Torino· 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Cristiano Biraghi

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Active Full-BackSmall Sample

1.56Tkl/90

1.21KP/90

Based on 519 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.

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Top 3 alternatives to Cristiano Biraghi

Luca Pellegrini87% match
Lazio · Serie A · €3.5M
Leonardo Spinazzola85% match
Napoli · Serie A · €3.5M
Emanuele Valeri84% match
Parma · Serie A · €3.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and wins the physical battle (59% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 519 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Cristiano Biraghi:

Luca Pellegrini(87% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, central to possession (74 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Leonardo Spinazzola(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90).
Emanuele Valeri(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Luca Pellegrini

Lazio · Serie A

Italy27yContract 2027

Tkl/901.68

KP/900.97

Active Full-BackOut of form ↓

vs Biraghi: 6y younger

87% match

€3.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Cristiano Biraghi?▼

The top alternatives to Cristiano Biraghi based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Luca Pellegrini, Leonardo Spinazzola, Emanuele Valeri, Andrea Cambiaso, Carlos Augusto. 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 Cristiano Biraghi in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Cristiano Biraghi in 2026 include Luca Pellegrini (€3.5M), Leonardo Spinazzola (€3.5M), Emanuele Valeri (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Cristiano Biraghi play and who plays similarly?▼

Cristiano Biraghi plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Luca Pellegrini (Italy, €3.5M); Leonardo Spinazzola (Italy, €3.5M); Emanuele Valeri (Italy, €3.0M); Andrea Cambiaso (Italy, €30.0M).

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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