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 (FC Utrecht) 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 July 2026.
About Antonio Palumbo
Antonio Palumbo is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his playmaking prowess and creativity on the ball. With a Sofascore rating in the top 2% of his positional peers, he consistently generates chances, evidenced by his impressive 9 goals and 10 assists this season. His ability to deliver accurate crosses and key passes makes him a vital asset in the final third, while his durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscores his reliability.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses, 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↗ | FC Utrecht | 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↗ | Grêmio | 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↗ | KAA Gent | 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 · data: Sofascore, 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 (FC Utrecht) 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 (FC Utrecht) 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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