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Grasshopper· 2025/2026 · Super League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Saulo Decarli

DefenderSwitzerland34y€1.5MFull profile →

Physical StopperAerialSmall Sample

0.53Tkl/90

0.13KP/90

Based on 799 min · 2025/2026 · Super League · 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 Saulo Decarli

Emanuele Valeri82% match
Parma · Serie A · €3.0M
Gaspar82% match
Lecce · Serie A · €3.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical StopperAerialSmall Sample

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (9.9 clearances/90), strong in aerial duels (5.0 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (8.9/90). Note: this profile is based on 799 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Saulo Decarli:

Emanuele Valeri(82% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90).
Gaspar(82% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.9 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (62% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.0/90).
Duje Caleta-Car(82% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success) and strong in aerial duels (3.8 aerials won/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Emanuele Valeri

Parma · Serie A

Italy27yContract 2027

Tkl/901.57

KP/901.74

Active Full-BackOut of form ↓

vs Decarli: 7y younger

82% match

€3.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Saulo Decarli?▼

The top alternatives to Saulo Decarli based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Emanuele Valeri, Gaspar, Duje Caleta-Car, Yerry Mina, Pedro Lima. 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 Saulo Decarli in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Saulo Decarli in 2026 include Emanuele Valeri (€3.0M), Gaspar (€3.5M), Duje Caleta-Car (€3.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Saulo Decarli play and who plays similarly?▼

Saulo Decarli plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Emanuele Valeri (Italy, €3.0M); Gaspar (Angola, €3.5M); Duje Caleta-Car (Croatia, €3.0M); Yerry Mina (Colombia, €3.0M).

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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