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Cremonese· 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Manuel De Luca

Centre ForwardItaly27y€1.5MFull profile →

Target Man

0.19G/90

0.19A/90

Based on 1,398 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 Manuel De Luca

Gennaro Borrelli85% match
Cagliari · Serie A · €3.0M
Amin Sarr84% match
Hellas Verona · Serie A · €3.0M
Lautaro Martínez80% match
Inter · Serie A · €85.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Manuel De Luca:

Gennaro Borrelli(85% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.8 aerials won/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.5/90).
Amin Sarr(84% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90).
Lautaro Martínez(80% match) — Lautaro Martínez is the rare striker who makes Inter's system look inevitable—a physical, relentless finisher who bends games to his will rather than waiting for them to open up. His aerial win rate sits in the top 5% of Serie A attackers, a number that reframes him entirely: this isn't a small, slippery forward—he's a bulldozer with technique.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Gennaro Borrelli

Cagliari · Serie A

Italy26yContract 2029

vs Luca: +0.16 G/90

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Who are the best alternatives to Manuel De Luca?▼

The top alternatives to Manuel De Luca based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gennaro Borrelli, Amin Sarr, Lautaro Martínez, Marcus Thuram, Rasmus Højlund. 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 Manuel De Luca in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Manuel De Luca in 2026 include Gennaro Borrelli (€3.0M), Amin Sarr (€3.0M), Lautaro Martínez (€85.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Manuel De Luca play and who plays similarly?▼

Manuel De Luca plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gennaro Borrelli (Italy, €3.0M); Amin Sarr (Sweden, €3.0M); Lautaro Martínez (Argentina, €85.0M); Marcus Thuram (France, €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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