Players like Salvatore Esposito
CDM/CMSampdoria · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSalvatore Esposito's profile ↗
The players most similar to Salvatore Esposito are Dani Parejo, Sydie Peck, Lincoln. Doppel rates Dani Parejo (Villarreal) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Parejo scores 83/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Salvatore Esposito is a top-tier defensive midfielder, showcasing elite qualities in ball progression and distribution. With a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his position, he excels in accurate crossing and creating key chances, while also winning possession effectively in the attacking third. His reliability is evident with minimal missed games over the past three seasons, making him an indispensable asset in midfield, though his goal-scoring output remains modest for a player in his role.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses, Key passes. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Salvatore Esposito
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Salvatore Esposito
≈ 100% Salvatore Esposito · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %, Touches /90
≈ 100% Salvatore Esposito · strong: Aerial duels won, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Salvatore Esposito · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Salvatore Esposito?
Statistically, Dani Parejo (Villarreal) is the closest look-alike to Salvatore Esposito — a 83/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Salvatore Esposito?
By Doppel's fit score, Dani Parejo (Villarreal) is the closest profile to Salvatore Esposito, with a 83/100 overall match. Sydie Peck and Lincoln are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Salvatore Esposito?
Yes. Dani Parejo (Villarreal) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Salvatore Esposito?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Salvatore Esposito's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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