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Grazer AK· 2025/2026 · Admiral Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Jacob Italiano

DefenderAustralia24yN/AFull profile →

Physical Stopper

3.25Tkl/90

0.51KP/90

Based on 2,068 min · 2025/2026 · Admiral Bundesliga · PARTIAL

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 Jacob Italiano

Lucas Ahijado96% match
Real Oviedo · La Liga
Nils Butzen96% match
Carl Zeiss Jena · Bundesliga
Hasan Kuruçay96% match
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical Stopper

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Jacob Italiano:

Lucas Ahijado(96% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.8 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (2.5 successful tackles/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Nils Butzen(96% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success).
Hasan Kuruçay(96% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.7 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), uses long balls frequently (7.3/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Comparison Base

Jacob Italiano

DefenderAustraliaAdmiral BundesligaN/A

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Lucas Ahijado

Real Oviedo · La Liga

Spain31yContract 2026

Tkl/903.79

KP/900.74

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96% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Jacob Italiano?▼

The top alternatives to Jacob Italiano based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Lucas Ahijado, Nils Butzen, Hasan Kuruçay, Lolo González, Edu Campabadal. 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 Jacob Italiano in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Jacob Italiano in 2026 include Lucas Ahijado (N/A), Nils Butzen (N/A), Hasan Kuruçay (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Jacob Italiano play and who plays similarly?▼

Jacob Italiano plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Lucas Ahijado (Spain, N/A); Nils Butzen (Germany, N/A); Hasan Kuruçay (Denmark, N/A); Lolo González (Spain, 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.

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