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Eyüpspor· 2025/2026 · Super Lig · PARTIAL

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Solid Defender

2.06Tkl/90

0.94KP/90

Based on 1,620 min · 2025/2026 · Super Lig · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

DNA matchPrioritizes Super Lig & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Calegari

J. Katongo96% match
Kayserispor · Super Lig
Jannik Dehm97% match
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga
Vitalie Becker96% match
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid Defender

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Calegari:

J. Katongo(96% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success).
Jannik Dehm(97% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (57% duel success).
Vitalie Becker(96% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.3 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), uses long balls frequently (5.5/90) and top 10% tackler in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

J. Katongo

Kayserispor · Super Lig

England21y

Tkl/901.70

KP/900.28

Solid DefenderSmall SampleSteady form

vs Calegari: 3y younger

96% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Calegari?▼

The top alternatives to Calegari based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: J. Katongo, Jannik Dehm, Vitalie Becker, Romano Floriani Mussolini, Marcos Navarro Blázquez. 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 Calegari in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Calegari in 2026 include J. Katongo (N/A), Jannik Dehm (N/A), Vitalie Becker (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Calegari play and who plays similarly?▼

Calegari plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include J. Katongo (England, N/A); Jannik Dehm (Germany, N/A); Vitalie Becker (Germany, N/A); Romano Floriani Mussolini (Italy, 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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