AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Nico Serrano
Players most similar to Nico Serrano (Attacker, €1.5M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Nico Serrano
- 1.Alfon González83% DNA match·Villarreal€4.0M
- 2.Ilias Akhomach83% DNA match·Rayo Vallecano€12.0M
- 3.Alexander Bernhardsson83% DNA match·Holstein Kiel€3.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Playing Style Analysis
Inside Forward
A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90). The three most similar players to Nico Serrano by playing style are:
- Alfon González(83% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.0 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.33 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.0/90).
- Ilias Akhomach(83% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.8/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (1.38 big chances/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.2/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.8 dispossessed/90).
- Alexander Bernhardsson(83% match) — Alexander Bernhardsson is a Inside Forward. Wide attacker who cuts inside to score. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.50 goals/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.64 big chances/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Alfon González delivers 83% of the same playing style, at a 167% premium over Nico Serrano, with 0.30 goals per 90 at age 27. That's 191% of Nico Serrano's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Alfon González
Villarreal · La Liga
Spain27yContract 2028
G/900.30
A/900.00
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Serrano: 4y older · +0.14 G/90
83% match
€4.0M
#2
I
Ilias Akhomach
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Morocco22yContract 2026
G/900.34
A/900.34
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: → Stablevs Serrano: €11M more expensive · +0.18 G/90
83% match
€12.0M
#3
A
Alexander Bernhardsson
Holstein Kiel · Bundesliga
Sweden27y
G/900.13
A/900.39
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Serrano: 4y older
83% match
€3.0M
#4
H
Hamed Junior Traoré
Olympique Marseille · Ligue 1
Ivory Coast26yContract 2026
G/900.36
A/900.36
Inside ForwardProlific
82% match
€15.0M
#5
S
Savinho
Manchester City · Premier League
Brazil22yContract 2029
G/900.00
A/900.15
Inside ForwardDribbler
82% match
€40.0M
#6
K
Kaoru Mitoma
Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League
Japan28yContract 2027
G/900.16
A/900.05
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
€30.0M
#7
M
Mauresmo Hinoke
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Netherlands21yContract 2027
G/900.23
A/900.08
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
N/A
#8
J
Jérémie Boga
Juventus · Ligue 1
Ivory Coast29yContract 2027
G/900.75
A/900.25
Inside ForwardDribbler
81% match
€8.0M
#9
G
Gabriel Airton de Souza
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Brazil30y
G/900.48
A/900.22
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip81% match
N/A
#10
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Eser Gürbüz
SC Heerenveen · Eredivisie
Netherlands19y
G/900.32
A/900.00
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot82% match
N/A
#11
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Leon Bailey
Aston Villa · Premier League
Jamaica28yContract 2027
G/900.00
A/900.25
Inside ForwardProlific
81% match
€18.0M
#12
J
Jota Silva
Beşiktaş · Premier League
Portugal26yContract 2026
G/900.51
A/900.00
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable81% match
€14.0M
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Ask AI: Why are these players similar?
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 Nico Serrano.
Ask AI about Nico Serrano →Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best alternatives to Nico Serrano?▼
The top alternatives to Nico Serrano based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Alfon González, Ilias Akhomach, Alexander Bernhardsson, Hamed Junior Traoré, Savinho. 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 Nico Serrano in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Nico Serrano in 2026 include Alfon González (€4.0M), Ilias Akhomach (€12.0M), Alexander Bernhardsson (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Nico Serrano play and who plays similarly?▼
Nico Serrano plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Alfon González (Spain, €4.0M); Ilias Akhomach (Morocco, €12.0M); Alexander Bernhardsson (Sweden, €3.0M); Hamed Junior Traoré (Ivory Coast, €15.0M).
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.