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Nottingham Forest· 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

Best Alternatives to Nicolò Savona

Right BackItaly23y€18.0MFull profile →

1.84Tkl/90

0.61KP/90

Based on 1,027 min · 2025/2026 · Premier 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 Nicolò Savona

Matheus Nunes80% match
Manchester City · Premier League · €45.0M
Tino Livramento80% match
Newcastle United · Premier League · €40.0M
Jeremie Frimpong80% match
Liverpool · Premier League · €38.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90). The three closest DNA matches to Nicolò Savona:

Matheus Nunes(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), heavily involved in possession (68 passes/90), central to possession (91 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Tino Livramento(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Jeremie Frimpong(80% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Matheus Nunes

Manchester City · Premier League

Portugal27yContract 2028

Tkl/901.82

KP/900.91

Active Full-BackBall-PlayingOut of form ↓

vs Savona: €27M more expensive · 4y older

80% match

€45.0M

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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: Matheus Nunes, Tino Livramento, Jeremie Frimpong, Jackson Tchatchoua, Michael Kayode. 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 Matheus Nunes (€45.0M), Tino Livramento (€40.0M), Jeremie Frimpong (€38.0M). 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 Matheus Nunes (Portugal, €45.0M); Tino Livramento (England, €40.0M); Jeremie Frimpong (Netherlands, €38.0M); Jackson Tchatchoua (Belgium, €12.0M).

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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