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 July 2026.
About Salvatore Esposito
Salvatore Esposito is a dynamic central midfielder, excelling as a playmaker with a keen eye for attacking opportunities. His elite Sofascore rating places him in the top 1% of his positional peers, showcasing his ability to deliver accurate crosses and key passes, while also winning possession high up the pitch. With just seven games missed over the last three seasons, Esposito's durability adds to his value as a reliable asset in the midfield.
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↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 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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