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Westerlo· 2025/2026 · Pro League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Nacho Ferri

Centre ForwardSpain21y€2.0MFull profile →

Target Man

0.34G/90

0.06A/90

Based on 2,913 min · 2025/2026 · Pro League · FULL

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 Nacho Ferri

Gennaro Borrelli84% match
Cagliari · Serie A · €3.0M
Adam Buksa84% match
Udinese · Serie A · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90), dominant in the air (4.8 aerials won/90, 66%) and draws fouls effectively (2.2/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Nacho Ferri:

Gennaro Borrelli(84% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.8 aerials won/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.5/90).
Adam Buksa(84% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (5.3 aerials won/90).
Henrik Meister(83% match) — A Forward. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Gennaro Borrelli

Cagliari · Serie A

Italy26yContract 2029

vs Ferri: 5y older

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Who are the best alternatives to Nacho Ferri?▼

The top alternatives to Nacho Ferri based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gennaro Borrelli, Adam Buksa, Henrik Meister, Idrissa Gueye, Samuel Essende. 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 Nacho Ferri in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Nacho Ferri in 2026 include Gennaro Borrelli (€3.0M), Adam Buksa (€4.0M), Henrik Meister (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Nacho Ferri play and who plays similarly?▼

Nacho Ferri plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gennaro Borrelli (Italy, €3.0M); Adam Buksa (Poland, €4.0M); Henrik Meister (Denmark, €4.0M); Idrissa Gueye (Senegal, €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.

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