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DC United· 2026 · Major League Soccer · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Gabriel Pirani

Attacking MidfieldBrazil24y€1.2MFull profile →

CreatorSmall Sample

0.95KP/90

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 473 min · 2026 · Major League Soccer · 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 Gabriel Pirani

Merlin Röhl96% match
Everton · Premier League · €16.0M
Daniel Maldini96% match
Lazio · Serie A · €10.0M
Sofiane Boufal96% match
Le Havre · Ligue 1 · €6.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

CreatorSmall Sample

A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as draws fouls effectively (2.3/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.3 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Gabriel Pirani:

Merlin Röhl(96% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.3 tackles/90), active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Daniel Maldini(96% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.6/90).
Sofiane Boufal(96% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.4 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.38 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.4/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.56 big chances/90), heavily involved in play (58 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.7/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% creator in the league.

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Merlin Röhl

Everton · Premier League

Germany23yContract 2026

KP/900.79

G/900.13

CreatorDefensiveOut of form ↓

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96% match

€16.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Gabriel Pirani?▼

The top alternatives to Gabriel Pirani based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Merlin Röhl, Daniel Maldini, Sofiane Boufal, Chris Rigg, Lilian Egloff. 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 Gabriel Pirani in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Gabriel Pirani in 2026 include Merlin Röhl (€16.0M), Daniel Maldini (€10.0M), Sofiane Boufal (€6.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Gabriel Pirani play and who plays similarly?▼

Gabriel Pirani plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Merlin Röhl (Germany, €16.0M); Daniel Maldini (Italy, €10.0M); Sofiane Boufal (Morocco, €6.0M); Chris Rigg (England, €25.0M).

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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