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Lazio· 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Manuel Lazzari

Right BackItaly32y€2.5MFull profile →

1.34Tkl/90

0.19KP/90

Based on 943 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 Lazzari

Gabriele Zappa86% match
Cagliari · Serie A · €4.0M
Marcus Pedersen84% match
Torino · Serie A · €3.5M
Alessandro Zanoli84% match
Udinese · Serie A · €5.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy). The three closest DNA matches to Manuel Lazzari:

Gabriele Zappa(86% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90).
Marcus Pedersen(84% match) — A Active Full-Back.
Alessandro Zanoli(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Gabriele Zappa

Cagliari · Serie A

Italy26yContract 2030

Tkl/901.57

KP/900.73

Active Full-BackOut of form ↓

vs Lazzari: 6y younger

86% match

€4.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Manuel Lazzari?▼

The top alternatives to Manuel Lazzari based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Gabriele Zappa, Marcus Pedersen, Alessandro Zanoli, Denzel Dumfries, Brooke Norton-Cuffy. 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 Lazzari in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Manuel Lazzari in 2026 include Gabriele Zappa (€4.0M), Marcus Pedersen (€3.5M), Alessandro Zanoli (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Manuel Lazzari play and who plays similarly?▼

Manuel Lazzari plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Gabriele Zappa (Italy, €4.0M); Marcus Pedersen (Norway, €3.5M); Alessandro Zanoli (Italy, €5.0M); Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands, €25.0M).

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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