Players like Francesco Di Tacchio
CM/CDMAscoli · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancesco Di Tacchio's profile ↗
Francesco Di Tacchio is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Ascoli in Serie B. Players similar to Di Tacchio include Stefan Džodić from Almería, with a fit score of 80/100, and Adam Carlén from IFK Göteborg, who has a fit score of 79/100. Both players demonstrate comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking midfield options like Di Tacchio.
About Francesco Di Tacchio
Francesco Di Tacchio is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels with remarkable success rates that place him in the top 5% of his peers. His solid Sofascore rating highlights his overall quality, making him a reliable presence in the midfield despite recent injury challenges. While his offensive contributions may be limited, his ability to dominate in the air and disrupt opponents' play makes him a valuable asset to Ascoli's defensive setup.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: 28 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Francesco Di Tacchio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Kwasi Sibosimilar↗ | SD Amorebieta | 28 | €1.5m | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Selvi Clúasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francesco Di Tacchio
≈ 100% Francesco Di Tacchio · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Francesco Di Tacchio · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Francesco Di Tacchio · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Francesco Di Tacchio?
By Doppel's fit score, Stefan Džodić (Almería) is the closest profile to Francesco Di Tacchio, with a 80/100 overall match. Adam Carlén and Alberto del Moral are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Francesco Di Tacchio?
Yes. Adam Carlén (IFK Göteborg) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Francesco Di Tacchio?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Francesco Di Tacchio's 2023/24 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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