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Lugano· 2025/2026 · Super League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Mattia Zanotti

DefenderItaly23y€2.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CB

3.29Tkl/90

1.46KP/90

Based on 2,553 min · 2025/2026 · Super League · FULL

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 Mattia Zanotti

Alessandro Zanoli88% match
Udinese · Serie A · €5.0M
Gabriele Zappa86% match
Cagliari · Serie A · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CB

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), draws fouls effectively (2.1/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Mattia Zanotti:

Alessandro Zanoli(88% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90).
Gabriele Zappa(86% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90).
Valentino Lazaro(86% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Alessandro Zanoli

Udinese · Serie A

Italy25yContract 2026

vs Zanotti: 2y older

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Who are the best alternatives to Mattia Zanotti?▼

The top alternatives to Mattia Zanotti based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Alessandro Zanoli, Gabriele Zappa, Valentino Lazaro, Luca Pellegrini, Jeremy Toljan. 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 Mattia Zanotti in 2026?▼

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

What position does Mattia Zanotti play and who plays similarly?▼

Mattia Zanotti plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Alessandro Zanoli (Italy, €5.0M); Gabriele Zappa (Italy, €4.0M); Valentino Lazaro (Austria, €4.0M); Luca Pellegrini (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.

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