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Napoli· 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

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Centre ForwardBrazil22y€12.0MFull profile →

Complete Forward

0.17G/90

0.23A/90

Based on 1,542 min · 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

DNA matchPrioritizes Serie A & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Giovane

Matija Frigan85% match
Parma · Serie A · €7.5M
Vitinha85% match
Genoa · Serie A · €8.0M
Jeff Ekhator84% match
Genoa · Serie A · €7.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Complete Forward

A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90) and a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.1 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Giovane:

Matija Frigan(85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a constant goal threat (3.0 shots/90) and a proven goalscorer (0.44 goals/90).
Vitinha(85% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.8/90).
Jeff Ekhator(84% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Matija Frigan

Parma · Serie A

Croatia23yContract 2030

G/900.44

A/900.07

Complete ForwardProlific

vs Giovane: +0.27 G/90

85% match

€7.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Giovane?▼

The top alternatives to Giovane based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Matija Frigan, Vitinha, Jeff Ekhator, Lautaro Martínez, Marcus Thuram. 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 Giovane in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Giovane in 2026 include Matija Frigan (€7.5M), Vitinha (€8.0M), Jeff Ekhator (€7.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Giovane play and who plays similarly?▼

Giovane plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Matija Frigan (Croatia, €7.5M); Vitinha (Portugal, €8.0M); Jeff Ekhator (Nigeria, €7.0M); Lautaro Martínez (Argentina, €85.0M).

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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