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Best Alternatives to Gianluca Frabotta

Players most similar to Gianluca Frabotta (Defender, €2.6M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Gianluca Frabotta

  1. 1.Matteo Lovato87% DNA match·Empoli€7.0M
  2. 2.Lorenzo Moretti87% DNA match·Virtus Entella
  3. 3.Andrea Masiello86% DNA match·Südtirol

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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Gianluca Frabotta is a Ball-Playing CB....

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample

Gianluca Frabotta is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90) and meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy). The three most similar players to Gianluca Frabotta by playing style are:

  • Matteo Lovato(87% match)Matteo Lovato is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (2.5 interceptions/90) and meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy).
  • Lorenzo Moretti(87% match)Lorenzo Moretti is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (3.1 interceptions/90) and meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy). (Limited sample: 347 mins)
  • Andrea Masiello(86% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as reads the game exceptionally (1.9 interceptions/90) and meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy). Note: this profile is based on 517 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Matteo Lovato delivers 87% of the same playing style, at a 169% premium over Gianluca Frabotta, with 1.50 tackles won per 90 at age 26.

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

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Comparison Base
Gianluca Frabotta
DefenderItaly€2.6M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Matteo Lovato
Empoli · Serie A
Italy26y
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
87% match
€7.0M
#2
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Lorenzo Moretti
Virtus Entella · Serie A
Italy24y
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
vs Frabotta: 2y younger
87% match
N/A
#3
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Andrea Masiello
Südtirol · Serie A
Italy40yContract 2026
Tkl/901.42
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Frabotta: 14y older
86% match
N/A
#4
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Eric Botteghin
Portuguesa · Eredivisie
Brazil38y
Tkl/901.61
KP/900.44
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
85% match
N/A
#5
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Lucas Beraldo
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1
Brazil22yContract 2028
Tkl/901.49
KP/900.32
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
€20.0M
#6
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Rodrigo Becão
Kasımpaşa · Super Lig
Brazil30yContract 2028
Tkl/900.96
KP/900.10
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€8.3M
#7
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Terence Kongolo
NAC Breda · Eredivisie
Netherlands32y
Tkl/902.47
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
84% match
€4.4M
#8
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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
#9
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Axel Disasi
West Ham United · Premier League
France28yContract 2029
Tkl/901.09
KP/900.08
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
€15.0M
#10
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Tyrell Malacia
Manchester United · Premier League
Netherlands26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.57
KP/900.61
Ball-Playing CB
84% match
€5.0M
#11
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Mustafa Eser
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Turkey24yContract 2026
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
84% match
N/A
#12
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Josip Calusic
Konyaspor · Super Lig
Croatia32yContract 2026
Tkl/900.61
KP/900.31
Reading DefenderAerial Defender
84% match
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Gianluca Frabotta?
The top alternatives to Gianluca Frabotta based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Matteo Lovato, Lorenzo Moretti, Andrea Masiello, Eric Botteghin, Lucas Beraldo. 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 Gianluca Frabotta in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Gianluca Frabotta in 2026 include Matteo Lovato (€7.0M), Lorenzo Moretti (N/A), Andrea Masiello (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Gianluca Frabotta play and who plays similarly?
Gianluca Frabotta plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Matteo Lovato (Italy, €7.0M); Lorenzo Moretti (Italy, N/A); Andrea Masiello (Italy, N/A); Eric Botteghin (Brazil, 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.