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Best Alternatives to Emanuele Rao

AttackerItaly20y€800KFull profile →
Complete Forward
0.00G/90
0.00A/90

Based on 1,752 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.

Note: Top DNA style matches can come from lower leagues. We also surface Coppa Italia peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.
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Top 3 alternatives to Emanuele Rao

  1. Dioni98% match

    Eldense · La Liga

  2. Louey Ben Farhat96% match

    Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga

  3. Aymen Boutoutaou96% match

    Sochaux · Ligue 1

Style DNA can match players in weaker leagues. List below blends vector similarity with Coppa Italia peers by value and league tier.

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete Forward

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.6/90). The three closest DNA matches to Emanuele Rao:

  • Dioni(98% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.2/90).
  • Louey Ben Farhat(96% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.41 goals/90).
  • Aymen Boutoutaou(96% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90).

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Comparison Base
Emanuele Rao
AttackerItalyCoppa Italia€800K
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
D
Dioni

Eldense · La Liga

Spain36y
G/900.27
A/900.14
Complete Forward

vs Rao: 16y older · +0.27 G/90

98% match
N/A
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#2
L
Louey Ben Farhat

Karlsruher SC · Bundesliga

Tunisia19y
G/900.49
A/900.49
Complete ForwardProlificOut of form ↓

vs Rao: +0.49 G/90

96% match
N/A
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#3
A
Aymen Boutoutaou

Sochaux · Ligue 1

Algeria25y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Complete Forward

vs Rao: 5y older

96% match
N/A
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#4
N
Nick Bätzner

Paderborn · Bundesliga

Germany26yContract 2027
G/900.16
A/900.00
Complete ForwardOut of form ↓
95% match
N/A
#5
S
Serginho

Fatih Karagümrük · Super Lig

Brazil31y
G/900.32
A/900.04
Complete ForwardSteady form
98% match
N/A
#6
N
Noah Ganaus

Odense BK · Superliga

Germany25yContract 2028
G/900.42
A/900.08
Complete ForwardOut of form ↓
97% match
N/A
#7
K
Kikas

Estrela Amadora · Liga Portugal

Portugal27yContract 2026
G/900.44
A/900.07
Complete ForwardProlificIn form ↑
97% match
N/A
#8
J
Jack Cooper-Love

Roda JC Kerkrade · Eredivisie

Sweden24y
G/900.70
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlificOut of form ↓
96% match
N/A
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#9
K
K. Hansen

Aalborg BK · Superliga

Norway25y
G/900.61
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlificOut of form ↓
96% match
N/A
#10
H
Héctor Hernández

Gil Vicente · Liga Portugal

Spain30yContract 2026
G/900.51
A/900.26
Complete ForwardProlificOut of form ↓
96% match
N/A
#11
P
Pedrinho

Konyaspor · Super Lig

Brazil29yContract 2027
G/900.14
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
96% match
N/A
#12
A
Adrian Justinussen

Horsens · Superliga

Faroe Islands27yContract 2028
G/900.54
A/900.15
Complete ForwardProlificOut of form ↓
96% match
N/A
#13
B
Batuhan Çelik

Ümraniyespor · Super Lig

Turkey21y
G/900.43
A/900.14
Complete ForwardProlificSteady form
96% match
N/A
#14
S
Sem van Duijn

Telstar · Eredivisie

Netherlands22y
G/900.63
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlificSteady form
96% match
N/A
#15
C
Christian Gammelgaard

Vejle Boldklub · Superliga

Denmark23y
G/900.35
A/900.00
Complete ForwardOut of form ↓
96% match
N/A
#16
P
Patrick Brouwer

Telstar · Eredivisie

Netherlands25yContract 2028
G/900.27
A/900.23
Complete ForwardOut of form ↓
96% match
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Emanuele Rao?▼
The top alternatives to Emanuele Rao based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Dioni, Louey Ben Farhat, Aymen Boutoutaou, Nick Bätzner, Serginho. 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 Emanuele Rao in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Emanuele Rao in 2026 include Dioni (N/A), Louey Ben Farhat (N/A), Aymen Boutoutaou (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Emanuele Rao play and who plays similarly?▼
Emanuele Rao plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Dioni (Spain, N/A); Louey Ben Farhat (Tunisia, N/A); Aymen Boutoutaou (Algeria, N/A); Nick Bätzner (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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