AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Ioannis Pittas
Players most similar to Ioannis Pittas (Attacker, €1.2M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Ioannis Pittas
- 1.Charalampos Kostoulas84% DNA match·Brighton & Hove Albion€25.0M
- 2.Tiago Morais84% DNA match·Casa Pia€3.0M
- 3.Vangelis Pavlidis83% DNA match·Benfica€35.0M
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 Complete Forward....”
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Complete Forward
A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90). The three most similar players to Ioannis Pittas by playing style are:
- Charalampos Kostoulas(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.60 goals/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.35 big chances/90), strong in aerial duels (5.1 aerials won/90), draws fouls effectively (3.3/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.9 dispossessed/90).
- Tiago Morais(84% match) — A Forward. Note: this profile is based on 671 minutes of playing time this season.
- Vangelis Pavlidis(83% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.81 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.7 dispossessed/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Charalampos Kostoulas delivers 84% of the same playing style, at a 1983% premium over Ioannis Pittas, with 0.56 goals per 90 at age 18. That's 170% of Ioannis Pittas's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.
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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Charalampos Kostoulas
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Greece18yContract 2030
G/900.56
A/900.28
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Pittas: €24M more expensive · 11y younger · +0.23 G/90
84% match
€25.0M
#2
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Tiago Morais
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Portugal22y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Small Sample
vs Pittas: 7y younger
84% match
€3.0M
#3
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Vangelis Pavlidis
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Greece27yContract 2029
G/900.83
A/900.14
Complete ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Pittas: €34M more expensive · 2y younger · +0.50 G/90
83% match
€35.0M
#4
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Nouha Dicko
Paris · Ligue 1
Mali33y
G/900.07
A/900.20
83% match
€3.8M
#5
J
Jonah Kusi-Asare
Fulham · Premier League
Sweden18yContract 2026
G/900.35
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
83% match
€4.0M
#6
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Rafa Mir
Elche · La Liga
Spain28yContract 2026
G/900.47
A/900.00
Complete ForwardProlific
82% match
€4.0M
#7
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Pablo Durán
Celta de Vigo · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2027
G/900.08
A/900.08
83% match
€4.0M
#8
L
Loum Tchaouna
Burnley · Premier League
France22yContract 2030
G/900.16
A/900.00
83% match
€15.0M
#9
G
Grady Diangana
Elche · La Liga
England28yContract 2027
G/900.15
A/900.00
Small Sample
82% match
€3.5M
#10
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Viktor Gyökeres
Arsenal · Premier League
Sweden27yContract 2030
G/900.57
A/900.04
PoacherProlific
Last 5: → Stable82% match
€65.0M
#11
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Weslley Patati
AZ · Eredivisie
Brazil22yContract 2030
G/900.13
A/900.13
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip82% match
€7.5M
#12
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Wilson Isidor
Sunderland · Premier League
France25yContract 2028
G/900.40
A/900.00
Target ManProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
€18.0M
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
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Who are the best alternatives to Ioannis Pittas?▼
The top alternatives to Ioannis Pittas based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Charalampos Kostoulas, Tiago Morais, Vangelis Pavlidis, Nouha Dicko, Jonah Kusi-Asare. 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 Ioannis Pittas in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Ioannis Pittas in 2026 include Charalampos Kostoulas (€25.0M), Tiago Morais (€3.0M), Vangelis Pavlidis (€35.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Ioannis Pittas play and who plays similarly?▼
Ioannis Pittas plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Charalampos Kostoulas (Greece, €25.0M); Tiago Morais (Portugal, €3.0M); Vangelis Pavlidis (Greece, €35.0M); Nouha Dicko (Mali, €3.8M).
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.