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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. 1.Alfon González83% DNA match·Villarreal€4.0M
  2. 2.Ilias Akhomach83% DNA match·Rayo Vallecano€12.0M
  3. 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 →

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Comparison Base
Nico Serrano
AttackerSpain€1.5M
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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: ↓ Dip
vs Serrano: 4y older · +0.14 G/90
83% match
€4.0M
#2
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Ilias Akhomach
Rayo Vallecano · La Liga
Morocco22yContract 2026
G/900.34
A/900.34
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: → Stable
vs Serrano: €11M more expensive · +0.18 G/90
83% match
€12.0M
#3
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Alexander Bernhardsson
Holstein Kiel · Bundesliga
Sweden27y
G/900.13
A/900.39
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Serrano: 4y older
83% match
€3.0M
#4
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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: ↑ Hot
82% match
€30.0M
#7
M
Mauresmo Hinoke
TOP Oss · Eredivisie
Netherlands21yContract 2027
G/900.23
A/900.08
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
N/A
#8
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Jérémie Boga
Juventus · Ligue 1
Ivory Coast29yContract 2027
G/900.75
A/900.25
Inside ForwardDribbler
81% match
€8.0M
#9
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Gabriel Airton de Souza
Moreirense · Liga Portugal
Brazil30y
G/900.48
A/900.22
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dip
81% match
N/A
#10
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Eser Gürbüz
SC Heerenveen · Eredivisie
Netherlands19y
G/900.32
A/900.00
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% 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
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Jota Silva
Beşiktaş · Premier League
Portugal26yContract 2026
G/900.51
A/900.00
Inside ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
81% match
€14.0M

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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.