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Lazio· 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Matteo Cancellieri

Right WingItaly24y€5.5MFull profile →

0.21G/90

0.10A/90

Based on 1,714 min · 2025/2026 · Serie A · 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 Matteo Cancellieri

Matteo Politano 80% match
Napoli · Serie A · €8.0M
Santiago Pierotti87% match
Lecce · Serie A · €3.5M
Domenico Berardi85% match
Sassuolo · Serie A · €7.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.5/90). The three closest DNA matches to Matteo Cancellieri:

Matteo Politano (80% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90).
Santiago Pierotti(87% match) — A Forward. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.7 dispossessed/90).
Domenico Berardi(85% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.37 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Matteo Politano

Napoli · Serie A

Italy32yContract 2027

G/900.08

A/900.20

Out of form ↓

vs Cancellieri: 8y older · -0.13 G/90

80% match

€8.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Matteo Cancellieri?▼

The top alternatives to Matteo Cancellieri based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Matteo Politano , Santiago Pierotti, Domenico Berardi, Christian Pulisic, Matías Soulé. 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 Matteo Cancellieri in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Matteo Cancellieri in 2026 include Matteo Politano (€8.0M), Santiago Pierotti (€3.5M), Domenico Berardi (€7.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Matteo Cancellieri play and who plays similarly?▼

Matteo Cancellieri plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Matteo Politano (Italy, €8.0M); Santiago Pierotti (Argentina, €3.5M); Domenico Berardi (Italy, €7.5M); Christian Pulisic (United States, €60.0M).

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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