AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Hugo
Players most similar to Hugo (Defender, €1.2M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Hugo
- 1.Jamil Siebert84% DNA match·Lecce€4.5M
- 2.Antonino Gallo83% DNA match·Lecce€4.0M
- 3.Mariano Troilo84% DNA match·Parma€6.0M
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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“A Active Full-Back....”
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Active Full-BackSmall Sample
A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 464 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Hugo by playing style are:
- Jamil Siebert(84% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.1 clearances/90), blocks shots courageously (1.6 blocks/90) and uses long balls frequently (7.1/90). Note: this profile is based on 720 minutes of playing time this season.
- Antonino Gallo(83% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (68% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.5 final-third passes/90), uses long balls frequently (6.6/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Mariano Troilo(84% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), commanding in the air (7.8 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.8 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 541 minutes of playing time this season.
Transfer Intelligence
Jamil Siebert delivers 84% of the same playing style, at a 275% premium over Hugo, with 1.63 tackles won per 90 at age 24.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Jamil Siebert
Lecce · Serie A
Germany24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.63
KP/900.25
Physical StopperAerial
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Hugo: 4y younger
84% match
€4.5M
#2
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Antonino Gallo
Lecce · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.17
KP/900.82
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Hugo: 2y younger
83% match
€4.0M
#3
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Mariano Troilo
Parma · Serie A
Argentina22yContract 2030
Tkl/902.16
KP/900.33
Ball-Playing CBAerial
vs Hugo: 6y younger
84% match
€6.0M
#4
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Giovanni Bonfanti
Pisa · Serie A
Italy23yContract 2026
Tkl/902.83
KP/900.32
Reading DefenderAerial
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€4.0M
#5
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Fali Candé
Sassuolo · Serie A
Portugal28yContract 2029
Tkl/901.60
KP/900.18
Solid DefenderAerial
84% match
€3.0M
#6
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Marco Palestra
Cagliari · Serie A
Italy21yContract 2026
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.82
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€25.0M
#7
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Emil Holm
Juventus · Serie A
Sweden25yContract 2026
Tkl/902.74
KP/900.96
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
84% match
€13.0M
#8
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Carlos Augusto
Inter · Serie A
Brazil27yContract 2028
Tkl/902.48
KP/900.83
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€26.0M
#9
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Yerry Mina
Cagliari · Serie A
Colombia31yContract 2028
Tkl/901.60
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBAerial
84% match
€3.0M
#10
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Nicolò Bertola
Udinese · Serie A
Italy23yContract 2030
Tkl/901.78
KP/900.49
Solid DefenderAerial
84% match
€6.0M
#11
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Dimitrije Kamenovic
Lazio · Serie A
Serbia25yContract 2026
Tkl/900.20
KP/900.20
Active Full-BackAerial
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€3.0M
#12
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Wesley
Roma · Serie A
Brazil22yContract 2030
Tkl/902.02
KP/901.29
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable83% match
€35.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Hugo?▼
The top alternatives to Hugo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jamil Siebert, Antonino Gallo, Mariano Troilo, Giovanni Bonfanti, Fali Candé. 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 Hugo in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Hugo in 2026 include Jamil Siebert (€4.5M), Antonino Gallo (€4.0M), Mariano Troilo (€6.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Hugo play and who plays similarly?▼
Hugo plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jamil Siebert (Germany, €4.5M); Antonino Gallo (Italy, €4.0M); Mariano Troilo (Argentina, €6.0M); Giovanni Bonfanti (Italy, €4.0M).
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.