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CSA· 2023 · Serie B · PARTIAL

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DefenderBrazil29y€1.6MFull profile →

Reading DefenderSmall Sample

1.58Tkl/90

1.05KP/90

Based on 881 min · 2023 · Serie B · PARTIAL

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 Serie B peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.

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Top 3 alternatives to Vidal

Antonino Gallo84% match
Lecce · Serie A · €4.0M
Daniel Elfadli83% match
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga · €3.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Reading DefenderSmall Sample

A Reading Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (59% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 881 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Vidal:

Antonino Gallo(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (9.2 final-third passes/90), uses long balls frequently (6.8/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Daniel Elfadli(83% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success).
Joël Schmied(82% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90) and meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Antonino Gallo

Lecce · Serie A

Italy26yContract 2026

Tkl/901.70

KP/901.05

Active Full-BackOut of form ↓

vs Vidal: 3y younger

84% match

€4.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Vidal?▼

The top alternatives to Vidal based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Antonino Gallo, Daniel Elfadli, Joël Schmied, Nico Elvedi, Daniele Ghilardi. 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 Vidal in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Vidal in 2026 include Antonino Gallo (€4.0M), Daniel Elfadli (€3.5M), Joël Schmied (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Vidal play and who plays similarly?▼

Vidal plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Antonino Gallo (Italy, €4.0M); Daniel Elfadli (Libya, €3.5M); Joël Schmied (Switzerland, €3.5M); Nico Elvedi (Switzerland, €4.0M).

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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