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Saarbrücken· 2021/2022 · Bundesliga · FULL

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DefenderGermany34yN/AFull profile →

Physical Stopper

2.82Tkl/90

0.82KP/90

Based on 1,977 min · 2021/2022 · Bundesliga · FULL

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 Calogero Rizzuto

Jan Boller93% match
Ulm · Bundesliga
Felix Luckeneder92% match
Wehen Wiesbaden · Bundesliga
Pascal Klemens91% match
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical Stopper

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and top 10% tackler in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Calogero Rizzuto:

Jan Boller(93% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (3.3 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (60% duel success).
Felix Luckeneder(92% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (2.5 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success).
Pascal Klemens(91% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and top 10% tackler in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Jan Boller

Ulm · Bundesliga

Germany26yContract 2027

Tkl/902.27

KP/900.43

Ball-Playing CB

vs Rizzuto: 8y younger

93% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Calogero Rizzuto?▼

The top alternatives to Calogero Rizzuto based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jan Boller, Felix Luckeneder, Pascal Klemens, Romario Rösch, Felix Strauss. 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 Calogero Rizzuto in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Calogero Rizzuto in 2026 include Jan Boller (N/A), Felix Luckeneder (N/A), Pascal Klemens (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Calogero Rizzuto play and who plays similarly?▼

Calogero Rizzuto plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jan Boller (Germany, N/A); Felix Luckeneder (Austria, N/A); Pascal Klemens (Germany, N/A); Romario Rösch (Germany, N/A).

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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