AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Riccardo Marchizza
Players most similar to Riccardo Marchizza (Defender, €280K) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Riccardo Marchizza
- 1.Simon Trier Jakobsen99% DNA match·Middelfart
- 2.Marcos Navarro Blázquez96% DNA match·Valencia
- 3.Romano Floriani Mussolini96% DNA match·Cremonese
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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“A Solid Defender....”
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Solid DefenderSmall Sample
A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (58% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 668 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Riccardo Marchizza by playing style are:
- Simon Trier Jakobsen(99% match) — A Solid Defender. Note: this profile is based on 554 minutes of playing time this season.
- Marcos Navarro Blázquez(96% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90). Note: this profile is based on 572 minutes of playing time this season.
- Romano Floriani Mussolini(96% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90) and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 614 minutes of playing time this season.
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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Simon Trier Jakobsen
Middelfart · Superliga
Denmark27y
Tkl/900.32
KP/900.00
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
99% match
N/A
#2
M
Marcos Navarro Blázquez
Valencia · La Liga
Spain21y
Tkl/902.20
KP/900.79
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
vs Marchizza: 7y younger
96% match
N/A
#3
R
Romano Floriani Mussolini
Cremonese · Serie A
Italy23y
Tkl/902.49
KP/900.88
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
vs Marchizza: 5y younger
96% match
N/A
#4
V
Víctor Valdepeñas
Real Madrid · La Liga
Spain19y
Tkl/900.50
KP/900.00
Small Sample
96% match
N/A
#5
L
Leon George Routh
Aston Villa · Premier League
England18y
Tkl/900.34
KP/900.00
Small Sample
96% match
N/A
#6
V
Vincent Manuba
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga
Germany20y
Tkl/901.64
KP/900.41
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
95% match
N/A
#7
F
Fran Delgado
Farense · Liga Portugal
Spain24y
Tkl/901.17
KP/900.47
Small Sample
95% match
N/A
#8
F
Franco Romero
Farense · Liga Portugal
Uruguay31y
Tkl/901.25
KP/900.25
Solid Defender
Last 5: ↓ Dip95% match
N/A
#9
B
Bradley Martis
AFC · Eredivisie
Curaçao27y
Tkl/900.00
KP/900.00
Small Sample
95% match
N/A
#10
B
Bas Kuipers
Arouca · Liga Portugal
Netherlands31y
Tkl/900.71
KP/900.64
95% match
N/A
#11
J
J. Katongo
Kayserispor · Super Lig
England21y
Tkl/901.98
KP/900.33
Solid DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable94% match
N/A
#12
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Pontus Texel
Kolding IF · Superliga
Denmark22y
Tkl/900.49
KP/900.49
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↑ Hot94% match
N/A
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Who are the best alternatives to Riccardo Marchizza?▼
The top alternatives to Riccardo Marchizza based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Simon Trier Jakobsen, Marcos Navarro Blázquez, Romano Floriani Mussolini, Víctor Valdepeñas, Leon George Routh. 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 Marchizza in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Riccardo Marchizza in 2026 include Simon Trier Jakobsen (N/A), Marcos Navarro Blázquez (N/A), Romano Floriani Mussolini (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Riccardo Marchizza play and who plays similarly?▼
Riccardo Marchizza plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Simon Trier Jakobsen (Denmark, N/A); Marcos Navarro Blázquez (Spain, N/A); Romano Floriani Mussolini (Italy, N/A); Víctor Valdepeñas (Spain, 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.