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Empoli· 2023/2024 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Pietro Pellegri

AttackerItaly25y€5.0MFull profile →

Small Sample

0.78G/90

0.52A/90

Based on 746 min · 2023/2024 · 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 Pietro Pellegri

Mateo Pellegrino86% match
Parma · Serie A · €10.0M
Patrick Cutrone84% match
Parma · Serie A · €5.0M
Lautaro Martínez80% match
Inter · Serie A · €85.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Small Sample

A Forward. Note: this profile is based on 746 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Pietro Pellegri:

Mateo Pellegrino(86% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.6 aerials won/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.1/90).
Patrick Cutrone(84% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.5 shots/90).
Lautaro Martínez(80% match) — Lautaro Martínez is the rare striker who makes Inter's system look inevitable—a physical, relentless finisher who bends games to his will rather than waiting for them to open up. His aerial win rate sits in the top 5% of Serie A attackers, a number that reframes him entirely: this isn't a small, slippery forward—he's a bulldozer with technique.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Mateo Pellegrino

Parma · Serie A

Argentina24yContract 2029

G/900.27

A/900.03

Target ManSteady form

vs Pellegri: -0.51 G/90

86% match

€10.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Pietro Pellegri?▼

The top alternatives to Pietro Pellegri based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mateo Pellegrino, Patrick Cutrone, Lautaro Martínez, Kenan Yıldız, Rafael Leão. 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 Pietro Pellegri in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Pietro Pellegri in 2026 include Mateo Pellegrino (€10.0M), Patrick Cutrone (€5.0M), Lautaro Martínez (€85.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Pietro Pellegri play and who plays similarly?▼

Pietro Pellegri plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mateo Pellegrino (Argentina, €10.0M); Patrick Cutrone (Italy, €5.0M); Lautaro Martínez (Argentina, €85.0M); Kenan Yıldız (Germany, €75.0M).

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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