Salvatore Elia alternatives
RM/LMEmpoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSalvatore Elia's profile ↗
Salvatore Elia is a right midfielder/left midfielder for Empoli in the Serie B, with 33 appearances, 2 goals, and 9 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Elia, Deian Sorescu from Gaziantep FK and Florent Muslija from Fortuna Düsseldorf both offer similar roles with fit scores of 86/100, each valued at €2m. Additionally, Tommaso Marras from Mantova presents a budget option at €1m, fitting well into the same position.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deian Sorescusimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Felix Klaussimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 34 | €500k | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Tommaso Marrassimilar↗ | Mantova | 22 | €1.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Luis Riojasimilar↗ | Valencia | 33 | €1.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Wes Burnssimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 32 | €1.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 84 | 81 |
| 8 | Patrick Pflückesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 30 | €2.0m | 81 | 80 |
| 9 | Renzo Tesurisimilar↗ | Atlético Tucumán | 30 | €1.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Êniosimilar↗ | Chapecoense | 25 | €900k | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Silassimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €2.1m | 83 | 80 |
| 12 | Riccardo Ciervosimilar↗ | Cesena | 24 | €1.9m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Salvatore Elia
≈ 100% Salvatore Elia · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Salvatore Elia · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Salvatore Elia · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Salvatore Elia?
Felix Klaus (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 83/100 match to Salvatore Elia.
Who is the best-value alternative to Salvatore Elia?
Deian Sorescu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €1.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Salvatore Elia?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right midfielder) by how closely they match Salvatore Elia's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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