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Pisa· 2025/2026 · Serie A · FULL

Best Alternatives to Simone Canestrelli

Centre BackItaly25y€7.0MFull profile →

Physical StopperAerial

1.18Tkl/90

0.28KP/90

Based on 3,202 min · 2025/2026 · Serie A · FULL

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 Simone Canestrelli

Ardian Ismajli86% match
Torino · Serie A · €6.0M
Nicolò Casale86% match
Bologna · Serie A · €5.0M
Thomas Kristensen86% match
Udinese · Serie A · €12.0M

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Aerials WonTop 6%

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical StopperAerial

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.2 clearances/90) and wins the physical battle (57% duel success). The three closest DNA matches to Simone Canestrelli:

Ardian Ismajli(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.6 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (68% duel success).
Nicolò Casale(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (8.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), dominant in the air (4.1 aerials won/90, 63%) and switches play with precision (7.6 long balls/90, 67% accuracy).
Thomas Kristensen(86% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.5/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Ardian Ismajli

Torino · Serie A

Albania29yContract 2027

Tkl/901.56

KP/900.19

Ball-Playing CBAerialSteady form

vs Canestrelli: 4y older

86% match

€6.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Simone Canestrelli?▼

The top alternatives to Simone Canestrelli based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ardian Ismajli, Nicolò Casale, Thomas Kristensen, Mariano Troilo, Leo Østigård. 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 Simone Canestrelli in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Simone Canestrelli in 2026 include Ardian Ismajli (€6.0M), Nicolò Casale (€5.0M), Thomas Kristensen (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Simone Canestrelli play and who plays similarly?▼

Simone Canestrelli plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ardian Ismajli (Albania, €6.0M); Nicolò Casale (Italy, €5.0M); Thomas Kristensen (Denmark, €12.0M); Mariano Troilo (Argentina, €6.0M).

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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