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Modena· 2025/2026 · Coppa Italia · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Francesco Di Mariano

AttackerItaly30y€1.0MFull profile →

0.22G/90

0.22A/90

Based on 917 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 Francesco Di Mariano

Armand Laurienté86% match
Sassuolo · Serie A · €14.0M
Grady Diangana85% match
Elche · La Liga · €3.5M
Amad Diallo85% match
Manchester United · Premier League · €50.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as draws fouls effectively (3.4/90). The three closest DNA matches to Francesco Di Mariano:

Armand Laurienté(86% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.31 assists/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.55 big chances/90).
Grady Diangana(85% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90).
Amad Diallo(85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90) and meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy).

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Armand Laurienté

Sassuolo · Serie A

France27yContract 2027

G/900.24

A/900.31

Complete ForwardIn form ↑

vs Mariano: €13M more expensive · 3y younger

86% match

€14.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Francesco Di Mariano?▼

The top alternatives to Francesco Di Mariano based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Armand Laurienté, Grady Diangana, Amad Diallo, Riccardo Sottil, Yan Diomande. 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 Di Mariano in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Francesco Di Mariano in 2026 include Armand Laurienté (€14.0M), Grady Diangana (€3.5M), Amad Diallo (€50.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Francesco Di Mariano play and who plays similarly?▼

Francesco Di Mariano plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Armand Laurienté (France, €14.0M); Grady Diangana (England, €3.5M); Amad Diallo (Ivory Coast, €50.0M); Riccardo Sottil (Italy, €3.5M).

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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