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Catanzaro· 2025/2026 · Coppa Italia · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Davide Bettella

DefenderItaly26y€7.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerial

2.45Tkl/90

0.35KP/90

Based on 1,422 min · 2025/2026 · Coppa Italia · 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 Davide Bettella

Nicolò Bertola89% match
Udinese · Serie A · €6.0M
Igor Zubeldia85% match
Real Sociedad · La Liga · €9.0M
Álex Valle85% match
Como · Serie A · €10.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), uses long balls frequently (5.6/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Davide Bettella:

Nicolò Bertola(89% match) — A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.4 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), uses long balls frequently (6.7/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Igor Zubeldia(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.6 clearances/90) and meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy).
Álex Valle(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90) and active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Nicolò Bertola

Udinese · Serie A

Italy23yContract 2030

Tkl/901.89

KP/900.56

Reading DefenderAerialSteady form

vs Bettella: 3y younger

89% match

€6.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Davide Bettella?▼

The top alternatives to Davide Bettella based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Nicolò Bertola, Igor Zubeldia, Álex Valle, Daniele Ghilardi, Ardian Ismajli. 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 Davide Bettella in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Davide Bettella in 2026 include Nicolò Bertola (€6.0M), Igor Zubeldia (€9.0M), Álex Valle (€10.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Davide Bettella play and who plays similarly?▼

Davide Bettella plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nicolò Bertola (Italy, €6.0M); Igor Zubeldia (Spain, €9.0M); Álex Valle (Spain, €10.0M); Daniele Ghilardi (Italy, €8.0M).

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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