AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Nicolò Savona
Players most similar to Nicolò Savona (Defender, €18.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Nicolò Savona
- 1.Quilindschy Hartman86% DNA match·Burnley€18.0M
- 2.Riccardo Calafiori85% DNA match·Arsenal€50.0M
- 3.Jackson Tchatchoua85% DNA match·Wolverhampton Wanderers€12.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Defender....”
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A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90). The three most similar players to Nicolò Savona by playing style are:
- Quilindschy Hartman(86% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), uses long balls frequently (5.1/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Riccardo Calafiori(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
- Jackson Tchatchoua(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Quilindschy Hartman delivers 86% of the same playing style, with 2.56 tackles won per 90 at age 24.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
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Quilindschy Hartman
Burnley · Premier League
Netherlands24yContract 2029
Tkl/902.56
KP/900.98
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot86% match
€18.0M
#2
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Riccardo Calafiori
Arsenal · Premier League
Italy23yContract 2029
Tkl/901.81
KP/900.34
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Savona: €32M more expensive
85% match
€50.0M
#3
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Jackson Tchatchoua
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League
Belgium24yContract 2030
Tkl/901.42
KP/901.08
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stablevs Savona: €6M cheaper
85% match
€12.0M
#4
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Reinildo Mandava
Sunderland · Premier League
Mozambique32yContract 2027
Tkl/901.81
KP/900.30
85% match
€5.0M
#5
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Gabriel Gudmundsson
Leeds United · Premier League
Sweden27yContract 2029
Tkl/902.22
KP/900.72
84% match
€15.0M
#6
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Michael Kayode
Brentford · Premier League
Italy21yContract 2030
Tkl/901.87
KP/900.99
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€35.0M
#7
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Tariq Lamptey
Fiorentina · Serie A
Ghana25yContract 2028
Tkl/901.76
KP/900.52
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
85% match
€8.0M
#8
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Rico Henry
Brentford · Premier League
England28yContract 2026
Tkl/901.02
KP/900.27
85% match
€15.0M
#9
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Alessandro Zanoli
Udinese · Serie A
Italy25yContract 2026
Tkl/901.66
KP/901.08
Active Full-Back
85% match
€5.0M
#10
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Andrés García
Aston Villa · Premier League
Spain23y
Tkl/901.99
KP/901.46
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot84% match
€7.0M
#11
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Neco Williams
Nottingham Forest · Premier League
Wales25yContract 2029
Tkl/902.71
KP/901.07
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable84% match
€25.0M
#12
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Nico O'Reilly
Manchester City · Premier League
England21yContract 2028
Tkl/902.43
KP/900.81
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€40.0M
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Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Nicolò Savona.
Ask AI about Nicolò Savona →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Nicolò Savona?▼
The top alternatives to Nicolò Savona based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Quilindschy Hartman, Riccardo Calafiori, Jackson Tchatchoua, Reinildo Mandava, Gabriel Gudmundsson. 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 Nicolò Savona in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Nicolò Savona in 2026 include Quilindschy Hartman (€18.0M), Riccardo Calafiori (€50.0M), Jackson Tchatchoua (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Nicolò Savona play and who plays similarly?▼
Nicolò Savona plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Quilindschy Hartman (Netherlands, €18.0M); Riccardo Calafiori (Italy, €50.0M); Jackson Tchatchoua (Belgium, €12.0M); Reinildo Mandava (Mozambique, €5.0M).
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.