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Lecce· 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Santiago Pierotti

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0.03G/90

0.07A/90

Based on 2,629 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 Santiago Pierotti

Matteo Cancellieri87% match
Lazio · Serie A · €5.5M
Matteo Politano 84% match
Napoli · Serie A · €8.0M
Christian Pulisic80% match
AC Milan · Serie A · €60.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

A Forward. However, he loses possession under pressure (2.7 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Santiago Pierotti:

Matteo Cancellieri(87% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.5/90).
Matteo Politano (84% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90) and a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90).
Christian Pulisic(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.0 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.45 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.22 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and top 10% scorer in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Matteo Cancellieri

Lazio · Serie A

Italy24yContract 2027

G/900.21

A/900.10

Out of form ↓

vs Pierotti: +0.18 G/90

87% match

€5.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Santiago Pierotti?▼

The top alternatives to Santiago Pierotti based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Matteo Cancellieri, Matteo Politano , Christian Pulisic, Matías Soulé, Francisco Conceição. 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 Santiago Pierotti in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Santiago Pierotti in 2026 include Matteo Cancellieri (€5.5M), Matteo Politano (€8.0M), Christian Pulisic (€60.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Santiago Pierotti play and who plays similarly?▼

Santiago Pierotti plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Matteo Cancellieri (Italy, €5.5M); Matteo Politano (Italy, €8.0M); Christian Pulisic (United States, €60.0M); Matías Soulé (Italy, €35.0M).

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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