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Shanghai Port· 2026 · Super League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Xu Xin

MidfielderChina32y€4.3MFull profile →

Balanced Midfielder

2.48KP/90

0.12G/90

0.35A/90

Based on 1,028 min · 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 Xu Xin

Marco Brescianini96% match
Fiorentina · Serie A · €7.5M
Dro Fernández94% match
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1 · €10.0M
Tim Latteier95% match
Schweinfurt · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Balanced Midfielder

A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), heavily involved in play (59 touches/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.2/90). The three closest DNA matches to Xu Xin:

Marco Brescianini(96% match) — A Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed.
Dro Fernández(94% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (67 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Tim Latteier(95% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90) and active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Marco Brescianini

Fiorentina · Serie A

Italy26yContract 2026

KP/900.83

G/900.10

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vs Xin: 6y younger

96% match

€7.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Xu Xin?▼

The top alternatives to Xu Xin based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marco Brescianini, Dro Fernández, Tim Latteier, Alex Lebarbier, Foued Kadir. 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 Xu Xin in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Xu Xin in 2026 include Marco Brescianini (€7.5M), Dro Fernández (€10.0M), Tim Latteier (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Xu Xin play and who plays similarly?▼

Xu Xin plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marco Brescianini (Italy, €7.5M); Dro Fernández (Spain, €10.0M); Tim Latteier (Germany, N/A); Alex Lebarbier (France, 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.

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