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Best Alternatives to Cristiano Biraghi

Players most similar to Cristiano Biraghi (Defender, €1.4M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Cristiano Biraghi

  1. 1.Luca Pellegrini87% DNA match·Lazio€3.5M
  2. 2.Marco Palestra84% DNA match·Cagliari€25.0M
  3. 3.Sascha Britschgi84% DNA match·Parma€7.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-BackSmall Sample

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 most similar players to Cristiano Biraghi by playing style are:

  • Luca Pellegrini(87% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90). Note: this profile is based on 890 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Marco Palestra(84% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (3.2/90).
  • Sascha Britschgi(84% match)A Active Full-Back.

Transfer Intelligence

Luca Pellegrini delivers 87% of the same playing style, at a 150% premium over Cristiano Biraghi, with 1.82 tackles won per 90 at age 27.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Cristiano Biraghi
DefenderItaly€1.4M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Luca Pellegrini
Lazio · Serie A
Italy27yContract 2027
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.91
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
vs Biraghi: 6y younger
87% match
€3.5M
#2
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Marco Palestra
Cagliari · Serie A
Italy21yContract 2026
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.82
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
vs Biraghi: €24M more expensive · 12y younger
84% match
€25.0M
#3
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Sascha Britschgi
Parma · Serie A
Switzerland19yContract 2030
Tkl/901.38
KP/900.86
Active Full-Back
vs Biraghi: €6M more expensive · 14y younger
84% match
€7.0M
#4
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Gabriele Zappa
Cagliari · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2030
Tkl/901.79
KP/901.00
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
85% match
€4.0M
#5
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Leonardo Spinazzola
Napoli · Serie A
Italy33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.28
KP/901.37
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€3.5M
#6
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Luca Ranieri
Fiorentina · Serie A
Italy27yContract 2028
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.40
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€7.0M
#7
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Borna Sosa
Crystal Palace · Premier League
Croatia28yContract 2028
Tkl/901.85
KP/900.92
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€4.0M
#8
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Rafik Belghali
Hellas Verona · Serie A
Algeria23yContract 2029
Tkl/900.81
KP/901.28
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€7.0M
#9
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Federico Dimarco
Inter · Serie A
Italy28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.83
KP/902.96
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€50.0M
#10
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Davide Bartesaghi
AC Milan · Serie A
Italy20yContract 2030
Tkl/902.16
KP/901.30
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
85% match
€23.0M
#11
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Valentino Lazaro
Torino · Serie A
Austria30yContract 2026
Tkl/901.81
KP/901.45
Solid Defender
84% match
€4.0M
#12
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Marcus Pedersen
Torino · Serie A
Norway25yContract 2027
Tkl/900.93
KP/900.62
Small Sample
83% match
€3.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Cristiano Biraghi?
The top alternatives to Cristiano Biraghi based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Luca Pellegrini, Marco Palestra, Sascha Britschgi, Gabriele Zappa, Leonardo Spinazzola. 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), Marco Palestra (€25.0M), Sascha Britschgi (€7.0M). 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); Marco Palestra (Italy, €25.0M); Sascha Britschgi (Switzerland, €7.0M); Gabriele Zappa (Italy, €4.0M).
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.