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Nottingham Forest· 2025/2026 · Premier League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Lorenzo Lucca

Centre ForwardItaly25y€25.0MFull profile →

0.22G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 293 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · 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 Lorenzo Lucca

Igor Jesus86% match
Nottingham Forest · Premier League · €11.6M
Armando Broja85% match
Burnley · Premier League · €8.0M
Brian Brobbey85% match
Sunderland · Premier League · €25.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Lucca is the rare modern striker who wins the sky but struggles on the ground—a 6'4" aerial weapon operating in the Premier League's most unforgiving environment. His aerial win rate sits in the top 5% of forwards in the league, a genuinely elite number that makes him a constant threat from crosses and set pieces. His shot volume tells a similar story—top 10% in the league—suggesting he finds positions to shoot even if the goals haven't fully followed yet. The three closest DNA matches to Lorenzo Lucca:

Igor Jesus(86% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.23 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.2 aerials won/90).
Armando Broja(85% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as strong in aerial duels (3.7 aerials won/90).
Brian Brobbey(85% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.33 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Igor Jesus

Nottingham Forest · Premier League

Brazil25y

G/900.23

A/900.16

Target ManSteady form

vs Lucca: €13M cheaper

86% match

€11.6M

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Who are the best alternatives to Lorenzo Lucca?▼

The top alternatives to Lorenzo Lucca based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Igor Jesus, Armando Broja, Brian Brobbey, Lukas Nmecha, Beto. 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 Lorenzo Lucca in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Lorenzo Lucca in 2026 include Igor Jesus (€11.6M), Armando Broja (€8.0M), Brian Brobbey (€25.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Lorenzo Lucca play and who plays similarly?▼

Lorenzo Lucca plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Igor Jesus (Brazil, €11.6M); Armando Broja (Albania, €8.0M); Brian Brobbey (Netherlands, €25.0M); Lukas Nmecha (Germany, €10.0M).

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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