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Pisa· 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

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Traditional KeeperSmall Sample

0.00G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 540 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 Nícolas

Alain Taho99% match
Inter · Serie A
Stefano Turati98% match
Sassuolo · Serie A · €3.0M
Arnau Tenas99% match
Villarreal · La Liga · €4.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Traditional KeeperSmall Sample

A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (78% success). However, he concedes frequently (2.33/90). The three closest DNA matches to Nícolas:

Alain Taho(99% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.4 saves/90).
Stefano Turati(98% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success).
Arnau Tenas(99% match) — A Traditional Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success) and reliable in goal (3.0 saves/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Alain Taho

Inter · Serie A

Albania19y

Tkl/900.33

Traditional KeeperSmall Sample

vs Nícolas: 19y younger

99% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Nícolas?▼

The top alternatives to Nícolas based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Alain Taho, Stefano Turati, Arnau Tenas, Sam Proctor, Amil Siljevic. 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 Nícolas in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Nícolas in 2026 include Alain Taho (N/A), Stefano Turati (€3.0M), Arnau Tenas (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Nícolas play and who plays similarly?▼

Nícolas plays as a Goalkeeper. Players with a comparable positional profile include Alain Taho (Albania, N/A); Stefano Turati (Italy, €3.0M); Arnau Tenas (Spain, €4.0M); Sam Proctor (England, N/A).

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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