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Best Alternatives to Francesco Acerbi

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

Top 3 Alternatives to Francesco Acerbi

  1. 1.Federico Baschirotto86% DNA match·Cremonese€4.0M
  2. 2.Nico Elvedi85% DNA match·Borussia Mönchengladbach€4.0M
  3. 3.Alessio Romagnoli85% DNA match·Lazio€7.0M

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

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Intelligence Verdict

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (6.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (95% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (66% duel success), central to possession (71 touches/90) and dominant in the air (3.2 aerials won/90, 66%). The three most similar players to Francesco Acerbi by playing style are:

  • Federico Baschirotto(86% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.8 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy) and uses long balls frequently (6.0/90).
  • Nico Elvedi(85% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (8.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (69% duel success).
  • Alessio Romagnoli(85% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), heavily involved in possession (66 passes/90) and central to possession (76 touches/90).

Transfer Intelligence

Federico Baschirotto delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 60% premium over Francesco Acerbi, with 1.18 tackles won per 90 at age 29.

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

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Comparison Base
Francesco Acerbi
DefenderItaly€2.5M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Federico Baschirotto
Cremonese · Serie A
Italy29y
Tkl/901.18
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Acerbi: 9y younger
86% match
€4.0M
#2
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Nico Elvedi
Borussia Mönchengladbach · Bundesliga
Switzerland29yContract 2027
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Acerbi: 9y younger
85% match
€4.0M
#3
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Alessio Romagnoli
Lazio · Serie A
Italy31yContract 2027
Tkl/900.77
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
vs Acerbi: 7y younger
85% match
€7.0M
#4
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Manuel Akanji
Inter · Serie A
Switzerland30yContract 2026
Tkl/901.47
KP/900.20
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€22.0M
#5
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Alessandro Bastoni
Inter · Serie A
Italy27yContract 2028
Tkl/902.31
KP/901.16
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€80.0M
#6
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Thomas Kristensen
Udinese · Serie A
Denmark24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.08
KP/900.08
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€12.0M
#7
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Stefan de Vrij
Inter · Serie A
Netherlands34yContract 2026
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
84% match
€3.5M
#8
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Carlos Augusto
Inter · Serie A
Brazil27yContract 2028
Tkl/902.48
KP/900.83
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€26.0M
#9
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Adam Marusic
Lazio · Serie A
Montenegro33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.34
KP/900.36
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€3.0M
#10
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Gianluca Mancini
Roma · Serie A
Italy30yContract 2027
Tkl/901.75
KP/900.78
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€15.0M
#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
84% match
€5.0M
#12
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Alessandro Buongiorno
Napoli · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2029
Tkl/900.98
KP/900.00
Reading Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot
85% match
€45.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Francesco Acerbi?
The top alternatives to Francesco Acerbi based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Federico Baschirotto, Nico Elvedi, Alessio Romagnoli, Manuel Akanji, Alessandro Bastoni. 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 Francesco Acerbi in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Francesco Acerbi in 2026 include Federico Baschirotto (€4.0M), Nico Elvedi (€4.0M), Alessio Romagnoli (€7.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Francesco Acerbi play and who plays similarly?
Francesco Acerbi plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Federico Baschirotto (Italy, €4.0M); Nico Elvedi (Switzerland, €4.0M); Alessio Romagnoli (Italy, €7.0M); Manuel Akanji (Switzerland, €22.0M).
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.