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Best Alternatives to Edoardo Goldaniga 

Players most similar to Edoardo Goldaniga  (Defender, €2.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Edoardo Goldaniga 

  1. 1.Matteo Gabbia86% DNA match·AC Milan€20.0M
  2. 2.Odilon Kossounou85% DNA match·Atalanta€22.0M
  3. 3.Yerry Mina85% DNA match·Cagliari€3.0M

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

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CB

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.2/90). The three most similar players to Edoardo Goldaniga  by playing style are:

  • Matteo Gabbia(86% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 780 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Odilon Kossounou(85% match)Kossounou has carved out a rare niche in Serie A's defensive landscape: a centre-back who builds play with the precision of a deep-lying midfielder while quietly contributing to the scoresheet. His 92.7% pass accuracy places him in the top 5% of defenders in the division—not just neat sideways passes, but 5.27 progressive balls into the final third per 90, suggesting genuine intent to break lines. His goal contribution rate sits in the top 20%, a counterintuitive figure that reveals an underrated offensive threat from set-pieces that opponents routinely underestimate.
  • Yerry Mina(85% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.5 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (64% duel success).

Transfer Intelligence

Matteo Gabbia delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 700% premium over Edoardo Goldaniga , with 1.27 tackles won per 90 at age 26.

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

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Edoardo Goldaniga 
DefenderItaly€2.5M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Matteo Gabbia
AC Milan · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2029
Tkl/901.27
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Goldaniga : €18M more expensive · 6y younger
86% match
€20.0M
#2
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Odilon Kossounou
Atalanta · Serie A
Ivory Coast25yContract 2029
Tkl/901.33
KP/900.11
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
vs Goldaniga : €20M more expensive · 7y younger
85% match
€22.0M
#3
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Yerry Mina
Cagliari · Serie A
Colombia31yContract 2028
Tkl/901.60
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBAerial
85% match
€3.0M
#4
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Emanuele Valeri
Parma · Serie A
Italy27yContract 2027
Tkl/901.51
KP/901.59
Active Full-Back
85% match
€3.0M
#5
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Daniele Ghilardi
Roma · Serie A
Italy23yContract 2026
Tkl/902.53
KP/900.34
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€8.0M
#6
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Enrico Delprato
Parma · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2027
Tkl/900.96
KP/900.22
84% match
€6.0M
#7
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Manuel Akanji
Inter · Serie A
Switzerland30yContract 2026
Tkl/901.47
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€22.0M
#8
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Marin Pongracic
Fiorentina · Serie A
Croatia28yContract 2029
Tkl/901.22
KP/900.28
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€7.5M
#9
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Sebastiano Luperto
Cremonese · Serie A
Italy29yContract 2028
Tkl/900.93
KP/900.23
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€4.0M
#10
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Guillermo Maripán
Torino · Serie A
Chile32yContract 2026
Tkl/902.54
KP/900.65
Physical StopperAerial
83% match
€3.0M
#11
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Berat Djimsiti
Atalanta · Serie A
Albania33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.93
KP/900.19
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€5.0M
#12
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Sebastian Walukiewicz
Sassuolo · Serie A
Poland26yContract 2026
Tkl/901.58
KP/900.59
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€4.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Edoardo Goldaniga ?
The top alternatives to Edoardo Goldaniga  based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Matteo Gabbia, Odilon Kossounou, Yerry Mina, Emanuele Valeri, Daniele Ghilardi. 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 Edoardo Goldaniga  in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Edoardo Goldaniga  in 2026 include Matteo Gabbia (€20.0M), Odilon Kossounou (€22.0M), Yerry Mina (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Edoardo Goldaniga  play and who plays similarly?
Edoardo Goldaniga  plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Matteo Gabbia (Italy, €20.0M); Odilon Kossounou (Ivory Coast, €22.0M); Yerry Mina (Colombia, €3.0M); Emanuele Valeri (Italy, €3.0M).
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.