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Lazio· 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

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Centre ForwardSerbia22y€7.0MFull profile →

Target Man

0.36G/90

0.18A/90

Based on 1,187 min · 2025/2026 · 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 Petar Ratkov

Mateo Pellegrino87% match
Parma · Serie A · €10.0M
Sandro Kulenovic85% match
Torino · Serie A · €4.0M
Thijs Dallinga85% match
Bologna · Serie A · €12.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

Petar Ratkov is a Target Man. Physical presence who wins duels and holds up play. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.4 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.38 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90) and dominant in the air (3.6 aerials won/90, 100%). The three closest DNA matches to Petar Ratkov:

Mateo Pellegrino(87% 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).
Sandro Kulenovic(85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.7 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (1.07 goals/90), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Thijs Dallinga(85% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90).

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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 Ratkov: 2y older · -0.09 G/90

87% match

€10.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Petar Ratkov?▼

The top alternatives to Petar Ratkov based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Mateo Pellegrino, Sandro Kulenovic, Thijs Dallinga, Jeff Ekhator, Samuele Mulattieri. 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 Petar Ratkov in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Petar Ratkov in 2026 include Mateo Pellegrino (€10.0M), Sandro Kulenovic (€4.0M), Thijs Dallinga (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Petar Ratkov play and who plays similarly?▼

Petar Ratkov plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Mateo Pellegrino (Argentina, €10.0M); Sandro Kulenovic (Croatia, €4.0M); Thijs Dallinga (Netherlands, €12.0M); Jeff Ekhator (Nigeria, €7.0M).

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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