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Juventus U19· 2024/2025 · UEFA Youth League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Diego Pugno

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0.00G/90

0.35A/90

Based on 516 min · 2024/2025 · UEFA Youth League · 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 Diego Pugno

Kieran Morrison98% match
Liverpool · Premier League
Gabriel Strefezza97% match
Parma · Serie A · €7.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.35 assists/90) and meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 516 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Diego Pugno:

Kieran Morrison(98% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.33 assists/90).
Gabriel Strefezza(97% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy) and draws fouls effectively (2.5/90).
Montrell Culbreath(96% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (57% duel success).

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Kieran Morrison

Liverpool · Premier League

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Who are the best alternatives to Diego Pugno?▼

The top alternatives to Diego Pugno based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Kieran Morrison, Gabriel Strefezza, Montrell Culbreath, Raúl Moro, Gustavo Nunes. 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 Diego Pugno in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Diego Pugno in 2026 include Kieran Morrison (N/A), Gabriel Strefezza (€7.0M), Montrell Culbreath (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Diego Pugno play and who plays similarly?▼

Diego Pugno plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Kieran Morrison (England, N/A); Gabriel Strefezza (Brazil, €7.0M); Montrell Culbreath (Germany, €5.0M); Raúl Moro (Spain, €7.0M).

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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