Players like Alessandro Caporale
CB/LBCosenza · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlessandro Caporale's profile ↗
Alessandro Caporale is a centre-back/left-back for Cosenza in Serie B, with 27 appearances and 1 assist in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Caporale include Andrew Hughes from Preston North End, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Enrique Lofolomo from SV Zulte Waregem, with a fit score of 83/100. Other comparable players are Rhys Norrington-Davies and Andrea Carboni, with fit scores of 80/100 and 81/100, respectively.
About Alessandro Caporale
Alessandro Caporale is a versatile ball-playing defender, excelling in aerial duels and contributing significantly to his team's attack with impressive long balls and accurate crosses. Despite being rated in the bottom 46% of his positional peers, his durability is exceptional, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he may not dominate defensively in terms of tackles and interceptions, his ability to create big chances highlights his unique skill set as a creative force from the back.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alessandro Caporale
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Rhys Norrington-Daviessimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 27 | €2.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 85 | 83 |
| 10 | Harry Pickeringsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 28 | €1.9m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alessandro Caporale
≈ 100% Alessandro Caporale · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Alessandro Caporale · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Alessandro Caporale · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alessandro Caporale?
By Doppel's fit score, Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) is the closest profile to Alessandro Caporale, with a 84/100 overall match. Enrique Lofolomo and Rhys Norrington-Davies are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alessandro Caporale?
Yes. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alessandro Caporale?
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