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Napoli· 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Matteo Politano

Right WingItaly32y€8.0MFull profile →

0.08G/90

0.20A/90

Based on 2,214 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 Politano

Jayden Addai80% match
Como · Serie A · €20.0M
Gustav Isaksen80% match
Lazio · Serie A · €17.0M
Riccardo Orsolini85% match
Bologna · Serie A · €18.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Matteo Politano :

Jayden Addai(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a regular goalscorer (0.39 goals/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Gustav Isaksen(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.30 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.2/90).
Riccardo Orsolini(85% match) — Orsolini is the kind of wide attacker who wins the ball like a midfielder and uses it like a forward—a combination rarer in Serie A than his modest reputation suggests. His duel win rate sits in the top 5% of attackers in the league, which means defenders simply cannot brush him off the ball in transition.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Jayden Addai

Como · Serie A

Netherlands20yContract 2030

G/900.39

A/900.00

Inside ForwardSmall Sample

vs Politano : €12M more expensive · 12y younger · +0.31 G/90

80% match

€20.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Matteo Politano ?▼

The top alternatives to Matteo Politano based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jayden Addai, Gustav Isaksen, Riccardo Orsolini, Domenico Berardi, Santiago Pierotti. 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 Politano in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Matteo Politano in 2026 include Jayden Addai (€20.0M), Gustav Isaksen (€17.0M), Riccardo Orsolini (€18.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

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

Matteo Politano plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jayden Addai (Netherlands, €20.0M); Gustav Isaksen (Denmark, €17.0M); Riccardo Orsolini (Italy, €18.0M); Domenico Berardi (Italy, €7.5M).

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.

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