Players like Antonio Palumbo
CAM/CMPalermo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAntonio Palumbo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Antonio Palumbo are Jens Toornstra, Ryotaro Ito, Farès Chaïbi. Doppel rates Jens Toornstra (Sparta Rotterdam) a 86/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jens Toornstra scores 86/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Antonio Palumbo is an elite attacking midfielder known for his creative prowess and playmaking ability. With a top 6% Sofascore rating among his peers, he excels in delivering accurate crosses and generating big chances, making him a key contributor in the final third. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch. While defensive metrics may not be his strength, his offensive output firmly establishes him as a vital playmaker for Palermo.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating, Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Antonio Palumbo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 37 | €200k | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 30 | €3.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 94 | 87 |
| 6 | Haris Hajradinovićsimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Hong Hyun-seoksimilar↗ | FC Midtjylland | 27 | €2.4m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 93 | 89 |
| 9 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Anouar Ait El Hadjsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | €4.5m | 93 | 87 |
| 11 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 93 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Antonio Palumbo
≈ 100% Antonio Palumbo · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Antonio Palumbo · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Antonio Palumbo · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Antonio Palumbo?
By Doppel's fit score, Jens Toornstra (Sparta Rotterdam) is the closest profile to Antonio Palumbo, with a 86/100 overall match. Ryotaro Ito and Farès Chaïbi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Antonio Palumbo?
Yes. Jens Toornstra (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Antonio Palumbo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Antonio Palumbo's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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