Giovanni Leoni alternatives
CBSampdoria · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitGiovanni Leoni's profile ↗
Giovanni Leoni is a centre-back for Sampdoria in Serie B, currently valued at €27m. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Leoni, players like Matia Barzić from Cultural Leonesa, valued at €1m, and Caleb Taylor of Millwall, priced at €5m, offer similar defensive capabilities with fit scores of 79/100. Additionally, David Zec from Holstein Kiel and Emmanuel Kakou from Cercle Brugge are both viable budget options, each valued at €2m and also scoring 79/100 on fit.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matia Barzićsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 22 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 2 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 77 | 79 |
| 3 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 78 | 79 |
| 4 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 82 | 79 |
| 5 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 86 | 79 |
| 6 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 79 | 78 |
| 7 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 79 | 78 |
| 8 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 75 | 78 |
| 9 | Dani Barciasimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €1.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Lucas Noubisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 21 | €1.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Isaac Cossiersimilar↗ | Le Mans | 20 | €2.7m | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 84 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Giovanni Leoni
≈ 100% Giovanni Leoni · low reliability
≈ 100% Giovanni Leoni · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Giovanni Leoni · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Giovanni Leoni?
Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 79/100 match to Giovanni Leoni.
Who is the best-value alternative to Giovanni Leoni?
Matia Barzić offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Giovanni Leoni?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Giovanni Leoni'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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