Gianluca Busio alternatives
CM/CDMVenezia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGianluca Busio's profile ↗
Gianluca Busio is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Venezia in the ITA-Serie A, with 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 7 goals and 4 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Busio, consider James Ward-Prowse of Burnley, valued at €4m with a fit score of 87/100, or Nuno Santos from Vitória SC, valued at €3m, also with a fit score of 87/100. Other budget options include Görkem Sağlam and Samu, valued at €1m and €2m respectively, both offering strong performances in similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 91 | 87 |
| 4 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 88 | 86 |
| 6 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 86 | 86 |
| 7 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Millwall | 26 | €3.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 85 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gianluca Busio
≈ 100% Gianluca Busio · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Gianluca Busio · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gianluca Busio · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Gianluca Busio?
Görkem Sağlam (Kayserispor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 87/100 match to Gianluca Busio.
Who is the best-value alternative to Gianluca Busio?
James Ward-Prowse offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €4.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Gianluca Busio?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Gianluca Busio'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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