Luca Lipani alternatives
CMSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Lipani's profile ↗
Luca Lipani is a central midfielder for Sassuolo in the Italian Serie A, with 24 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Lipani, options include Pepelu from Valencia, valued at €7m with a fit score of 82/100, and Dariusz Stalmach of Werder Bremen, priced at €2m with a fit score of 81/100. Noah Naujoks and Kevin Sessa are also budget alternatives, valued at €1m each.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 2 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 85 | 81 |
| 3 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 76 | 80 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 79 | 80 |
| 5 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 82 | 79 |
| 7 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 79 | 79 |
| 9 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 81 | 79 |
| 10 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Lipani
≈ 100% Luca Lipani · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Luca Lipani · strong: Big chances created, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Luca Lipani · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Luca Lipani?
Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 80/100 match to Luca Lipani.
Who is the best-value alternative to Luca Lipani?
Pepelu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €7.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Luca Lipani?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Luca Lipani'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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