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Best Alternatives to Raoul Petretta

Players most similar to Raoul Petretta (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Raoul Petretta

  1. 1.Eus Waayers100% DNA match·Go Ahead Eagles
  2. 2.Simon Janssen99% DNA match·Excelsior
  3. 3.Luis Görlich98% DNA match·Ulm

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-BackSmall Sample

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90). Note: this profile is based on 454 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Raoul Petretta by playing style are:

  • Eus Waayers(100% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90). Note: this profile is based on 483 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Simon Janssen(99% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 506 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Luis Görlich(98% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.9/90). Note: this profile is based on 507 minutes of playing time this season.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Raoul Petretta
DefenderItalyN/A
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Eus Waayers
Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/901.25
KP/901.25
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
vs Petretta: 9y younger
100% match
N/A
#2
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Simon Janssen
Excelsior · Eredivisie
Netherlands25y
Tkl/901.78
KP/901.07
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
vs Petretta: 4y younger
99% match
N/A
#3
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Luis Görlich
Ulm · Bundesliga
Germany26yContract 2027
Tkl/901.73
KP/901.08
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
vs Petretta: 3y younger
98% match
N/A
#4
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Matheus Pereira
Toronto · Liga Portugal
Brazil25yContract 2028
Tkl/902.25
KP/901.00
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#5
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Jannes Wieckhoff
Heracles Almelo · Eredivisie
Germany25y
Tkl/902.76
KP/901.17
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
98% match
N/A
#6
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Anton Donkor
Schalke 04 · Bundesliga
Germany28yContract 2027
Tkl/901.55
KP/901.03
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
98% match
N/A
#7
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Toheeb Kosoko
Ümraniyespor · Super Lig
Nigeria21y
Tkl/901.42
KP/901.13
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
97% match
N/A
#8
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L. Vallier
Nacional · Liga Portugal
France27y
Tkl/901.44
KP/901.68
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
97% match
N/A
#9
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Frank Ronstadt
Viktoria Köln · Bundesliga
Germany28y
Tkl/901.59
KP/900.72
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
97% match
N/A
#10
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Rodrigo Conceição
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Portugal26y
Tkl/903.13
KP/900.80
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
97% match
N/A
#11
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Travis Patterson
Aston Villa · Premier League
England20y
Tkl/900.51
KP/900.51
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
97% match
N/A
#12
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Valgeir Lunddal
Fortuna Düsseldorf · Bundesliga
Iceland24yContract 2028
Tkl/901.99
KP/900.79
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable
97% match
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Raoul Petretta?
The top alternatives to Raoul Petretta based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Eus Waayers, Simon Janssen, Luis Görlich, Matheus Pereira, Jannes Wieckhoff. 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 Raoul Petretta in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Raoul Petretta in 2026 include Eus Waayers (N/A), Simon Janssen (N/A), Luis Görlich (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Raoul Petretta play and who plays similarly?
Raoul Petretta plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Eus Waayers (Netherlands, N/A); Simon Janssen (Netherlands, N/A); Luis Görlich (Germany, N/A); Matheus Pereira (Brazil, N/A).
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.