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Sassuolo· 2025/2026 · Coppa Italia · FULL

Best Alternatives to Riccardo Ciervo

AttackerItaly24y€2.0MFull profile →

0.22G/90

0.07A/90

Based on 2,848 min · 2025/2026 · Coppa Italia · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

Note: Top DNA style matches can come from lower leagues. We also surface Coppa Italia peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.

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Top 3 alternatives to Riccardo Ciervo

Peque Fernández84% match
Sevilla · La Liga · €3.5M
Henrik Meister83% match
Pisa · Serie A · €4.0M

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Intelligence Verdict

Key PassesTop 8%

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Playing Style Analysis

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90). The three closest DNA matches to Riccardo Ciervo:

Peque Fernández(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (4.4/90).
Henrik Meister(83% match) — A Forward. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.6 dispossessed/90).
Ilyas Chaira(83% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.0 shots/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.22 goals/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Peque Fernández

Sevilla · La Liga

Spain23yContract 2028

G/900.19

A/900.09

Complete ForwardOut of form ↓

84% match

€3.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Riccardo Ciervo?▼

The top alternatives to Riccardo Ciervo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Peque Fernández, Henrik Meister, Ilyas Chaira, Santiago Pierotti, Agustín Álvarez. 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 Riccardo Ciervo in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Riccardo Ciervo in 2026 include Peque Fernández (€3.5M), Henrik Meister (€4.0M), Ilyas Chaira (€4.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Riccardo Ciervo play and who plays similarly?▼

Riccardo Ciervo plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Peque Fernández (Spain, €3.5M); Henrik Meister (Denmark, €4.0M); Ilyas Chaira (Morocco, €4.0M); Santiago Pierotti (Argentina, €3.5M).

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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