AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Pietro Pellegri
Players most similar to Pietro Pellegri (Attacker, €5.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Pietro Pellegri
- 1.Mateo Pellegrino86% DNA match·Parma€10.0M
- 2.Federico Bonazzoli86% DNA match·Cremonese€18.0M
- 3.Andrea Pinamonti85% DNA match·Sassuolo€15.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
GoalsTop 3%
???Bottom 9%
“A Forward....”
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Small Sample
A Forward. Note: this profile is based on 746 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Pietro Pellegri by playing style are:
- Mateo Pellegrino(86% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.7 aerials won/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.2 dispossessed/90) and prone to committing fouls (2.7/90).
- Federico Bonazzoli(86% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.28 goals/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and draws fouls effectively (2.5/90).
- Andrea Pinamonti(85% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90). Note: this profile is based on 713 minutes of playing time this season.
Transfer Intelligence
Mateo Pellegrino delivers 86% of the same playing style, at a 100% premium over Pietro Pellegri, with 0.22 goals per 90 at age 24. That's 28% of Pietro Pellegri'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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Mateo Pellegrino
Parma · Serie A
Argentina24yContract 2029
G/900.22
A/900.07
Target Man
vs Pellegri: -0.56 G/90
86% match
€10.0M
#2
F
Federico Bonazzoli
Cremonese · Serie A
Italy28yContract 2028
G/900.28
A/900.14
Complete Forward
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Pellegri: €13M more expensive · 3y older · -0.50 G/90
86% match
€18.0M
#3
A
Andrea Pinamonti
Sassuolo · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2027
G/900.13
A/900.25
Target ManSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Pellegri: €10M more expensive · -0.65 G/90
85% match
€15.0M
#4
N
Nicolò Cambiaghi
Bologna · Serie A
Italy25yContract 2029
G/900.22
A/900.22
84% match
€18.0M
#5
M
Matías Soulé
Roma · Serie A
Italy23yContract 2029
G/900.22
A/900.14
84% match
€35.0M
#6
P
Patrick Cutrone
Parma · Serie A
Italy28yContract 2026
G/900.00
A/900.00
Small Sample
84% match
€5.0M
#7
M
Matija Frigan
Parma · Serie A
Croatia23yContract 2030
G/900.44
A/900.07
Complete ForwardProlific
83% match
€7.5M
#8
S
Santiago Castro
Bologna · Serie A
Argentina21yContract 2028
G/900.43
A/900.09
84% match
€35.0M
#9
R
Roberto Piccoli
Fiorentina · Serie A
Italy25yContract 2030
G/900.35
A/900.12
84% match
€18.0M
#10
C
Ché Adams
Torino · Serie A
Scotland29yContract 2027
G/900.29
A/900.10
Complete Forward
84% match
€8.5M
#11
S
Samuele Mulattieri
Sassuolo · Serie A
Italy25y
G/900.00
A/900.00
Target ManSmall Sample
82% match
€6.0M
#12
F
Federico Chiesa
Liverpool · Premier League
Italy28yContract 2028
G/900.57
A/900.29
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip83% match
€15.0M
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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 Pietro Pellegri.
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Who are the best alternatives to Pietro Pellegri?▼
The top alternatives to Pietro Pellegri based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mateo Pellegrino, Federico Bonazzoli, Andrea Pinamonti, Nicolò Cambiaghi, Matías Soulé. 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), Federico Bonazzoli (€18.0M), Andrea Pinamonti (€15.0M). 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); Federico Bonazzoli (Italy, €18.0M); Andrea Pinamonti (Italy, €15.0M); Nicolò Cambiaghi (Italy, €18.0M).
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.