AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Luca Pellegrini
Players most similar to Luca Pellegrini (Defender, €3.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Luca Pellegrini
- 1.Marcus Pedersen88% DNA match·Torino€3.5M
- 2.Fabiano Parisi87% DNA match·Fiorentina€4.5M
- 3.Marco Palestra86% DNA match·Cagliari€25.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
DribblesTop 11%
???Bottom 0%
“A Active Full-Back....”
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Active Full-BackSmall Sample
A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90). Note: this profile is based on 890 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Luca Pellegrini by playing style are:
- Marcus Pedersen(88% match) — A Defender. Note: this profile is based on 871 minutes of playing time this season.
- Fabiano Parisi(87% match) — Parisi is a modern fullback who defends like a terrier and attacks like a winger. While his 82.8% pass accuracy is merely above average for Serie A fullbacks, the real story is in his progressive play; he ranks in the top 10% for key passes per 90 (1.33) and above average for passes into the final third (4.81). He's not just passing sideways, he's unlocking defenses.
- Marco Palestra(86% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (3.2/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Marcus Pedersen delivers 88% of the same playing style, with 0.93 tackles won per 90 at age 25.
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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Marcus Pedersen
Torino · Serie A
Norway25yContract 2027
Tkl/900.93
KP/900.62
Small Sample
vs Pellegrini: 2y younger
88% match
€3.5M
#2
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Fabiano Parisi
Fiorentina · Serie A
Italy25yContract 2028
Tkl/901.40
KP/901.32
vs Pellegrini: 2y younger
87% match
€4.5M
#3
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Marco Palestra
Cagliari · Serie A
Italy21yContract 2026
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.82
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Pellegrini: €22M more expensive · 6y younger
86% match
€25.0M
#4
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Leonardo Spinazzola
Napoli · Serie A
Italy33yContract 2026
Tkl/901.28
KP/901.37
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot87% match
€3.5M
#5
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Aarón Martín
Genoa · Serie A
Spain29yContract 2026
Tkl/901.84
KP/902.80
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↑ Hot87% match
€7.0M
#6
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Gabriele Zappa
Cagliari · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2030
Tkl/901.79
KP/901.00
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
86% match
€4.0M
#7
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Rafik Belghali
Hellas Verona · Serie A
Algeria23yContract 2029
Tkl/900.81
KP/901.28
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable86% match
€7.0M
#8
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Marin Pongracic
Fiorentina · Serie A
Croatia28yContract 2029
Tkl/901.22
KP/900.28
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€7.5M
#9
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Valentino Lazaro
Torino · Serie A
Austria30yContract 2026
Tkl/901.81
KP/901.45
Solid Defender
86% match
€4.0M
#10
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Alessandro Zanoli
Udinese · Serie A
Italy25yContract 2026
Tkl/901.66
KP/901.08
Active Full-Back
86% match
€5.0M
#11
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Antonino Gallo
Lecce · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.17
KP/900.82
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip85% match
€4.0M
#12
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Nadir Zortea
Bologna · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2029
Tkl/901.19
KP/901.19
85% match
€7.5M
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Who are the best alternatives to Luca Pellegrini?▼
The top alternatives to Luca Pellegrini based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marcus Pedersen, Fabiano Parisi, Marco Palestra, Leonardo Spinazzola, Aarón Martín. 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 Luca Pellegrini in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Luca Pellegrini in 2026 include Marcus Pedersen (€3.5M), Fabiano Parisi (€4.5M), Marco Palestra (€25.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Luca Pellegrini play and who plays similarly?▼
Luca Pellegrini plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marcus Pedersen (Norway, €3.5M); Fabiano Parisi (Italy, €4.5M); Marco Palestra (Italy, €25.0M); Leonardo Spinazzola (Italy, €3.5M).
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.